Bachelor in Acting (Bachelor's)

Tuition comes to 37,700 USD per year.

Students in this programme engage in hands-on creation of live performance through directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, and literary management. They collaborate on productions and participate in devised theatre and contemporary theatre courses. The curriculum emphasizes practical experience alongside academic study in performance and production. This concentration prepares students for diverse roles in the evolving theatre field.

Focus areas include directing, playwriting, dramaturgy, literary management, devised theatre, contemporary theatre.

The programme includes coursework in performance and production, with opportunities for professional internships and leadership roles on productions. Credits are for the concentration only, not the full degree.

Graduates enter careers in arts education, arts management, theatre history, playwriting, and dramaturgy.

First-year applicants must be recent high school graduates. Transfer applicants must have credits from another college or university and be under age 25. Continuing education applicants are 25 or older and may apply as non-matriculated students.

On-campus, full-time, typical duration not specified. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.

Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, offers a student-focused experience with a strong emphasis on personalized learning and career readiness. Founded in 1865, Rider combines small class sizes and engaged faculty to support undergraduate and graduate study across business, arts, sciences and professional programs. The campus fosters community involvement, leadership development and experiential learning to help students prepare for their chosen professions.

The university is recognised for hands-on learning through internships, research, and partnerships with industry that enhance employability. Faculty mentorship and applied coursework ensure students gain practical skills and real-world experience while pursuing academic goals. Rider’s programs are designed to balance theory and practice, enabling graduates to enter the workforce with confidence and relevant competencies.

International students at Rider are welcomed into a close-knit campus community with support for academic transition, visa processes and cultural integration. The university offers services to help students succeed academically and socially, from advising to career counselling and campus organizations. Prospective international applicants should review program offerings and admissions guidance to find the pathway that best fits their academic interests and career plans.