Bachelor in Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts (Bachelor's)

Connections beyond the classroom are part of the Gettysburg experience. The Gettysburg Network is active and global, giving students a broader community linked to the college. Gettysburg also provides opportunities to visit campus and connect in person or virtually, useful options for prospective students planning from outside the United States.

Academic exploration begins with a choice of majors, minors, and other programs organized around student interests. Every student has the opportunity to engage in research with guidance from faculty mentors. This emphasis on student-faculty research gives undergraduates a direct role in academic work and supports the college’s idea of a consequential education. The curriculum is presented as a way to connect individual interests with meaningful work.

Gettysburg College is located at 300 North Washington Street in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The campus places students in a setting where history and innovation intersect. College activities include exhibits, gallery talks, academic panels, athletics, and student events. Gettysburg’s connection with its surrounding community is also part of campus life, with events exploring the college and community’s shared history. International students can expect a Pennsylvania college setting, a global network, faculty-guided research opportunities, and a range of programs to investigate before applying.

Students in this programme engage in studio work, including acting, directing, and design, as part of their coursework. They participate in productions and develop practical skills through hands-on experience in theatre labs and performance spaces. The programme integrates historical study with creative practice across multiple theatre disciplines. Students complete a capstone experience in their final year to demonstrate their accumulated knowledge and skills.

Focus areas include Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Design, Dramaturgy, Period-style acting.

The major requires ten courses distributed across core categories including theatre history, dramatic literature, studio practice, and a capstone experience. Students must complete at least one course in each of the studio areas: acting or dance, and design.

Graduates pursue careers in professional theatre, teaching, arts administration, and performance-related roles in regional and community theatres.

Applicants must meet the general college admission requirements. No specific theatre-related prerequisites are required. Submission of a portfolio or audition is not required for admission.

On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 48% of applicants.