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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre at University of Alabama – Birmingham: Tuition: $28,590.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Musical Theatre at University of Alabama – Birmingham: Tuition: $28,590.00 USD/year (Scholarship Available)

Our newest degree program – the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree (BFA) in Musical Theatre - builds on our nationally recognized BA Theatre Degree and offers professional training in acting, singing and dancing. This is a truly intensive BFA – your time here will be spent doing what you love and learning to be better at it.

Why Study Musical Theatre?
  • Powerful Allies: Through partnerships with the UAB Department of Music and The Alabama Ballet Company, students in the BFA Program receive highly specialized training in Acting, Voice and Speech, Movement, Private Voice Lessons, Music Theory, Piano, Ballet, Jazz, and Tap.
  • Perform while you Study: Theatre UAB produces at least four Mainstage productions a year as well as studio productions and our Festival of Ten-Minute Plays, offering ample performance opportunities each semester.
  • Career Preparation: Graduates of our BFA are prepared for a career in major cities such as NY and LA by participating in workshops with Guest Artists currently working in the industry and through the intense work of the Musical Theatre Capstone course focusing on all the “business” aspects of “show business.”

Admission Requirements

  • Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
  • Min GPA: 70.0% 
  • English Proficiency Requirements:
    For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:
    • Min TOEFL iBT: 77
    • Min IELTS overall: 6 (Min Listening: 5.5, Min Reading: 5.5, Min Speaking: 5.5, Min Writing: 5.5)
    • Min Duolingo English Test Score: 120
    • Min PTE overall: 51
    This program does NOT offer conditional admission

Other fees:

  • Health Insurance Fees: $2,625 per year
  • Other Fees: $1,000 per year
  • International Student Fee: $200 per year
* Note: Additional fees may apply
** All fees are subject to change without notice
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