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Integrated Studies

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Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

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Training

Integrated Studies is UCLA Theater’s interdisciplinary emphasis for students who want to cross-train within the major

Rather than a directed course sequence beyond graduation requirements, students shape electives around their own theater interests with faculty advising

The curriculum identifies five pathways: Theater & Performance Studies, Playwriting, Directing, Teaching Artistry, and Theater & Emerging Technologies

Degree Flexibility

Students may combine one or two pathways and supplement them with electives from other areas

Stage management and producing electives are also available to Integrated Studies students

The Playwriting pathway includes Theater Arts 30/Dramatic Writing and, in alternate years, four workshops requiring writing samples and instructor consent

The Directing pathway begins with Theater 15 and Theater 160, with later specialization classes requiring an interview and instructor consent

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.93

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

33.5K

Earnings

$83K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average net price

$12,548

After aid

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Integrated Studies is UCLA Theater’s interdisciplinary emphasis for students who want to cross-train within the major

Rather than a directed course sequence beyond graduation requirements, students shape electives around their own theater interests with faculty advising

The curriculum identifies five pathways: Theater & Performance Studies, Playwriting, Directing, Teaching Artistry, and Theater & Emerging Technologies

Degree Flexibility

Students may combine one or two pathways and supplement them with electives from other areas

Stage management and producing electives are also available to Integrated Studies students

The Playwriting pathway includes Theater Arts 30/Dramatic Writing and, in alternate years, four workshops requiring writing samples and instructor consent

The Directing pathway begins with Theater 15 and Theater 160, with later specialization classes requiring an interview and instructor consent

Program Highlights

Training

Integrated Studies is UCLA Theater’s interdisciplinary emphasis for students who want to cross-train within the major

Rather than a directed course sequence beyond graduation requirements, students shape electives around their own theater interests with faculty advising

The curriculum identifies five pathways: Theater & Performance Studies, Playwriting, Directing, Teaching Artistry, and Theater & Emerging Technologies

Degree Flexibility

Students may combine one or two pathways and supplement them with electives from other areas

Stage management and producing electives are also available to Integrated Studies students

The Playwriting pathway includes Theater Arts 30/Dramatic Writing and, in alternate years, four workshops requiring writing samples and instructor consent

The Directing pathway begins with Theater 15 and Theater 160, with later specialization classes requiring an interview and instructor consent

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Domestic Fee

$80

International Fee

$95

Deadline

Undergraduate UC ApplicationNov 30, 2026

Theater · tft.ucla.edu

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Fee

Supplemental Application Fee

$50

Deadline

Supplemental Application DeadlineDec 7, 2026

Theater · tft.ucla.edu

Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio (Required, 5-15 Pages)

Original scholarly or analytic writing

Original creative writing

Sample(s) of original visual work, design, drawing, photography, etc.

Essay

Integrated Studies Essay (300 word max)

Personal Insight Questions (PDF copy from UC Application)

Resume

Theater Experience (2 page max) OR Other Arts Experience (2 page max)

Headshot

Photo (1 page max)

Professional headshots not required

Transcript

Unofficial copies of all transcripts

Application portal · Acceptd

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Must indicate Theater as the Major on UC Application

Select Area of Interest in Theater on UC Application

UC Application ID number needed to complete supplemental application

Complete via Acceptd by December 9, 2025

Acceptd account is separate from UCLA login

Transfer Pathway

Transfer applicants may choose Integrated Studies as the Theater area of interest; UCLA directs directing, playwriting, teaching artistry, and theater/performance studies interests through this emphasis. UCLA requires junior standing, GE completion, and the TFT supplemental application before entry.

Major Preparation Theater Film Television · admission.ucla.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

No performance audition required — admission based on portfolio and supplemental application review

Live Online Interview may be required if more information is needed

Not all applicants will be contacted for interview

Those contacted receive instructions to access Live Online Interview Signup

For interview questions: audition@tft.ucla.edu or (310) 206-4418

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.93

Admit rate

school-wide

Grad rate

93%

Enrollment

33.5K

Earnings

$83K

10yr after

Costs & aid

In-state tuition

$16,706

Before aid

Out-of-state tuition

$55,976

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$45,353

Before aid

Average net price

$12,548

After aid

Coa · financialaid.ucla.edu College Scorecard

Training

Integrated Studies is UCLA Theater’s interdisciplinary emphasis for students who want to cross-train within the major

Rather than a directed course sequence beyond graduation requirements, students shape electives around their own theater interests with faculty advising

The curriculum identifies five pathways: Theater & Performance Studies, Playwriting, Directing, Teaching Artistry, and Theater & Emerging Technologies

Degree Flexibility

Students may combine one or two pathways and supplement them with electives from other areas

Stage management and producing electives are also available to Integrated Studies students

The Playwriting pathway includes Theater Arts 30/Dramatic Writing and, in alternate years, four workshops requiring writing samples and instructor consent

The Directing pathway begins with Theater 15 and Theater 160, with later specialization classes requiring an interview and instructor consent

Updated Aug 25, 10:38 PM