Overview

Theatre from Louisiana State University curriculum provides students with a broad knowledge of theatre historiography, theory, literature, and criticism. In addition, students pursue a minor area of study in a field outside theatre, such as Women’s and Gender Studies, Performance Studies, History, Anthropology, and English.

Our program is tailored to suit the needs and goals of each student. Once students choose a major advisor at the end of coursework, they work with that faculty member to ensure they spend the remainder of their time acquiring the necessary experience to prepare them for the position they seek whether inside or outside academia.

Students at Theatre from Louisiana State University will:

gain skills in writing rigorous scholarship, teaching a broad range of theatre classes, and enhancing production experience, especially in the areas of dramaturgy and directing.

become nimble and adaptive teachers and scholars, able to occupy positions in professional and/or academic theatre.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Graduate Study in Theatre

Drama of the African Diaspora

Theater History

Dramatic Literature

Theory

Criticism

Theater Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Online application and $50 application fee

Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate institutions attended

A statement of interest in LSU's PhD program

A CV or resume

A sample of scholarly research, such as a thesis chapter, conference paper, or article

Three letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29770 USD / year

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Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12854 USD / year

≈ 12854 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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Overview

Students at Theatre from Louisiana State University will:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

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

Baton Rouge

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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