The Bachelor of Arts in Drama at UNC Greensboro provides students with a flexible, interdisciplinary theatre degree. The program allows students to pair theatre with another major or minor and gain practical, hands-on experience without the strict specialization of a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. The BA in Drama prepares students for a wide range of careers both on and off stage, as well as in administrative, educational, and corporate sectors.
Bachelor of Arts in Drama Program Distinctions
The BA in Drama at UNCG’s School of Theatre offers the “best of both worlds” by pairing conservatory-style training with the vast resources of a major public research university. It provides personalized mentorship, competitive performance programs, and a direct pipeline to the entertainment industry.
The curriculum actively teaches students to use creative work to drive community engagement and collaborative social change.arts as a vehicle for social justice, collaborative change, and community empowerment.
Unlike the highly restrictive course loads of BFA programs, the BA allows students to tailor their education toward various career paths, including education, arts administration, dramaturgy, and stage management.
Accreditations and affiliations include:
- National Association of Schools of Theatre
- Southeastern Theatre Conference
- United States Institute for Theatre Technology Inc.
- North Carolina Theatre Conference
- Theatre Communications Group
The BA Drama Student Experience
The BA degree allows for students to pursue theatrical studies with a range of depth. BA students are interdisciplinary artists studying several areas of theatre and at least one other discipline which informs and contextualizes their theatre practice.
BA students train and work in the exact same state-of-the-art facilities used by highly competitive BFA and MFA tracks. The School produces work in three distinct, professional-grade venues: UNCG Auditorium, Taylor Theatre, and the Pam and David Sprinkle Theatre.
As a BA Drama student, you can minor in a range of areas, including:
- Women and Gender Studies
- African American Studies
- Arts Administration
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Psychology
- Studio Art
A rich cohort of visiting artists works directly with you each year and includes actors, casting directors, playwrights, agents, producers, designers, stage managers, teaching artists, choreographers, and faculty from other universities.
“Never have I had the opportunity to perform in front of the person giving the masterclass. Having that hands-on training was unlike anything I’ve ever had before. It was awesome.”
– Xavier Henry ’23, BFA in Acting
After Graduating With Your BA in Drama
A BA in drama prepares you for a wide variety of roles both on stage and off stage. Your versatile skill set—including public speaking, empathy, project management, and creative problem-solving—is highly valued in the entertainment industry, education, marketing, and business.
Career paths include:
- Directing and Producing
- Stage Management
- Casting and Talent Management
- Dramaturgy and Literary Management
- Theatre Management
- Arts Marketing
- Development and Fundraising
- Community Arts Administration
- Public Relations and Communication
- Event Planning
How to Apply to the BA in Drama Program
Students interested in the Bachelor of Arts in Drama should complete UNCG’s undergraduate admission process and the School of Theatre application/audition process. Students academically admitted into the BA in Drama by the UNCG Undergraduate Admission Office are automatically admitted into the BA in Drama by the School of Theatre. No additional secondary admission requirements must be met at this time for this program.
Frequently Asked Questions About the BA in Drama
Program Details
Degree Type: Bachelor's
College/School: College of Visual and Performing Arts
Program Type: Majors & Concentrations
Class Type: In Person
Catalog Name: Drama, B.A.
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