University of California - Los Angeles
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Program Characteristics
No Prescreen
No Audition
No Interview
University App Required
Program Highlights
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Offers the greatest latitude among all Theater BA emphasis areas
•Interdisciplinary approach to theater study designed for cross-training within the major
•Maximum freedom to pursue variety of curricular interests
•No directed sequence of courses beyond required graduation requirements
CURRICULAR PATHWAYS
•Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS)
•Playwriting — includes Dramatic Writing and four playwriting workshops requiring writing samples
•Directing — includes Theater 15, Theater 160, and three advanced specialization classes requiring interview
•Teaching Artistry
•Theater & Emerging Technologies
•Students also eligible for stage management and producing electives
FLEXIBILITY
•Most students focus on one or two pathways while supplementing with courses from other pathways
•Some classes in other BA emphases open by instructor consent
•Some acting and musical theater electives subject to competitive audition
Key Info
University AppApplication
Apply atSchool Website
Deadline
Regular DecisionDec 1, 2025
Domestic Fee
$80Waiver
International Fee
$95Waiver
Submission Requirements
PORTFOLIO OF CREATIVE AND/OR SCHOLARLY WORK (required, 5-15 page max)
•Original scholarly or analytic writing
•Original creative writing
•Sample(s) of original visual work, design, drawing, photography, etc.
SHARED MATERIALS
•Personal Insight Questions (PDF copy from UC Application)
•RESUME: Theater Experience (2 page max) OR Other Arts Experience (2 page max)
•Photo (1 page max) - professional headshots NOT required
•Unofficial copies of all transcripts
•Integrated Studies Essay (300 word max)
Good to Know
APPLICATION STEPS
•Must indicate Theater as the Major on UC Application
•Select Area of Interest in Theater on UC Application
SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION
•Complete via Acceptd by December 9
•$50 supplemental application fee required
•Acceptd account is separate from UCLA login
What's The Process
ADMISSION 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
Program info updated Mar 22, 10:00 PM
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
•Offers the greatest latitude among all Theater BA emphasis areas
•Interdisciplinary approach to theater study designed for cross-training within the major
•Maximum freedom to pursue variety of curricular interests
•No directed sequence of courses beyond required graduation requirements
CURRICULAR PATHWAYS
•Theater & Performance Studies (TAPS)
•Playwriting — includes Dramatic Writing and four playwriting workshops requiring writing samples
•Directing — includes Theater 15, Theater 160, and three advanced specialization classes requiring interview
•Teaching Artistry
•Theater & Emerging Technologies
•Students also eligible for stage management and producing electives
FLEXIBILITY
•Most students focus on one or two pathways while supplementing with courses from other pathways
•Some classes in other BA emphases open by instructor consent
•Some acting and musical theater electives subject to competitive audition
Updated Mar 22, 10:00 PM
Academic School Information
3.93
Avg GPA (W)
9%
Admit Rate
93%
Grad Rate
33,475
Enrollment
$82,511
Earnings
10yr after
In-State Tuition
$15,203
before aid
Out-of-State Tuition
$49,403
before aid
Average Annual Cost
$12,548
after typical aid
Average annual cost is often lower than tuition because it accounts for grants and scholarships most students receive. It includes tuition, room & board, books, and supplies.
Family Income $0 - $30k$5,579
Family Income $30k - $48k$6,682
Family Income $48k - $75k$9,811
Family Income $75k - $110k$14,142
Family Income $110k+$29,682
