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Question: What exactly is a Bachelor of Arts Degree!?
I'm interested in drama and performing arts, but instead of moving to hollywood, I've decided I want to go to university/college and gain a degree, so that I can act professionally with a degree under my belt!.
I'd like to do a 'Bachelor of Arts Degree' because i heard it has something to do with Drama and exploring its history and ultimately leads to casting opportunities, after I have fully studied the craft I enjoy!.

What exactly do you study!?

Are you guaranteed an acting career!?

How long is the course!?

Do you have to audition to get into the university!?

Can you study abroad!?
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Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:
Well, it depends too on where you live!. There is also a Bachelor of Fine Arts which is more to do with "arts" (like Drama, Dance, Music, Visual Art) as opposed to the Bachelor of Arts which can have a major in just about anything and is a much more "general" degree!.
Where I live, you could get a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre!. You would study acting, etc!. It is a four year course!. Yes you would have to audition to get in!. You can study this degree in other countries that offer it!. But, it does NOT guarantee an acting career!.!.!.but there is not guarantee on that from anyone or anywhere!. Talent and tenacity is important!
You can also take a college course!.!.!.maybe 2 or 3 years!. Study lots of acting and theatre production subjects!. You would still have to audition to get in though!.
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To get a BA, you take a series of required classes in general education, you also take a major and usually a minor!. So Theatre would be a major at a BA school which would account for about a third of the credits you would need for the degree!. You study everything about theatre!. No school or course of study can guarantee you employment as anything!. BA theatre students who want to be actors should learn to say "You want fries with that!?" It takes four years to get a BA degree!. You usually do not need to pass an audition for a BA program!. If you are concerned about auditioning, you do not want to study abroad!. i was head of a theatre department that offerred a ba degree, some of my students did some professional work, but none as yet have become famous!. I do not recommend a BA degree in theatre for actors!. Actors do not need a degree!. Those who cast shows could care less if or where you went to school!.Www@QuestionHome@Com