Overview

Students at the Bowling Green State University are afforded a basic understanding of Theatre and performance history, theory, criticism, and research methods and their application to practical work in theatre. Students may pursue one of two courses of study: the M.A. Thesis Track (i.e., Plan I), or the M.A. Portfolio Track (i.e., Plan II), which may be completed over the course of one calendar year (i.e., Plan II).

The Learning Outcomes for the M.A. are:

To analyze diverse performance texts from various historical periods and cultural backgrounds.

To demonstrate fluency in the theories, criticisms, and research methodologies in the interdisciplinary fields of theatre and performance.

To use performance as the site and process for critical, cultural, and historical understanding.

To develop skills in theatre design and technologies.

To develop the ability to collaborate in theatre production as a dramaturg, actor, director, designer and/or technician.

To communicate and present knowledge as a scholar-artist-citizen in professional formats.

To develop teaching skills.

To develop and carry out advanced scholarly and creative research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Theatre and Performance Studies

History & Literature

Performance Studies

Design & Technical Theatre

Period, Style, and Form

Scene Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-08 00:00:00 , International

More details

Domestic: 14 days prior to the start of the admit term

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bowling Green, United States

Disciplines

Visual Arts Drama View 434 other Masters in Visual Arts in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Graduate Application

$75 non-refundable application fee

Scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended. Upon admission, final official or notarized copies of transcripts from all institutions where degrees were earned (showing dates when the degrees were conferred) and diplomas from international institutions must be submitted.

Standardized test scores (GRE, GMAT, PRAXIS, OAE) may be required.

Programs may also require recommendations, a statement of purpose, a resume, and other documents.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Out-of-State

10643 USD / year

≈ 10643 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

6649 USD / year

≈ 6649 USD / year

Living costs

Bowling Green

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

The Learning Outcomes for the M.A. are:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Bowling Green

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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