Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre

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This Bachelor of Fine Arts program focuses on developing a student's craft in musical theatre through courses and seminars. Students gain practical experience with casting opportunities in university productions starting in their first semester. The program features faculty with extensive industry experience, including Broadway, to help students build professional connections.

Graduates enter careers as actors on stage or screen, swing actors, theatrical directors, choreographers, and theatrical or music educators and coaches.

Prospective majors must complete an audition form and attend an audition. Auditions are held at least twice a year in collaboration with GTA.

On-Ground, in Gainesville. The program is 8 semesters long. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 87% of applicants.

Brenau University brings together a Historic Gainesville Campus, Downtown Gainesville Campus, Gainesville East Campus, North Atlanta Campus and online study options. Its Gainesville address places the university in Gainesville, Georgia, while the Norcross location extends its reach toward the Atlanta area. Students can experience a multi-campus structure and choose a learning format that fits their goals and schedules.

More than 145 years of educating students has produced a university organized around four academic colleges: the Jacobs College of Business and Media, Carole Ann Daniel College of Education, College of Fine Arts & Humanities, and Ivester College of Health Sciences. Coursework is career-focused, with small classes and dedicated professors. The university lists a 9:1 student-to-faculty ratio, and its programs include fields such as occupational therapy, dance, education and marketing.

International students should expect a community-oriented study environment where connections with professors are part of the academic experience. Brenau also offers financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, with guidance on available assistance and college costs. Its flexible campus and online approach may be useful for students comparing in-person study in Georgia with programs that can fit different routines. The university enrolled 2,451 students and conferred 614 degrees during the 2024-2025 academic year.