The BA Theatre and Journalism program at Northeastern University offers a unique pathway for students passionate about storytelling across different media. You will explore the dynamic intersection of performance, design, and reporting, developing the critical skills needed to investigate, analyze, and present compelling narratives. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are driven to understand how theatre can engage with social issues and how journalistic practices can inform creative expression. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of theatrical production, dramaturgy, and various journalism specialisms, preparing you for a future where impactful communication is paramount.
This full-time, on-campus program is structured over four years, allowing you to delve deeply into both disciplines. You will engage in hands-on production experiences, explore diverse theatrical texts and contexts, and master foundational journalism skills including reporting, writing, and visual storytelling through mediums like podcasting, data storytelling, and video production. Through coursework such as "Creative Storytelling for Social Engagement" and a capstone research project, you will hone your ability to craft innovative and socially relevant work. Graduates are prepared for careers in media, performance, non-profit advocacy, and further academic study.