Theater History
Education and Higher EducationMedia, Culture and Design
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Where to study it
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University4
- Hebrew University of JerusalemTheatre StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityTheatre ArtsBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 87 or moreIntake 2026/27Other requirements apply
- Tel Aviv UniversityTheatre ArtsBachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- University of HaifaTheatre and Performance StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
College (state-funded)1
College of education2
- David Yellin College of EducationTheater and Drama in Education, Secondary School Track (Grades 7–10)Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)Jerusalem regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: English, Hebrew, interview and more
- Emuna Ephrata – academic college of arts and educationTheatre: Multi-Age Track (Grades 1–12)Bachelor of Art Education (B.Ed.F.A)Jerusalem regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: English, interview, selection and more
What you study
The curriculum provides a broad perspective on the performing arts in the historical, geographical, social, economic, cultural, and political contexts of artistic work, creators, and audiences. The studies combine theory and practice, enabling students to study and research the field while gaining hands-on experience in theater and performance. Courses in the degree include Introduction to Theater and Performance Studies, History of Western Theater: From the Middle Ages to the Modern Era, History of Western Theater: Modernism and the Avant-Garde, Theater Theory, Drama and Performance, Acting and Stage Presence Workshop, Theater Criticism in the Media: Theoretical and Practical Issues, Introduction to Hebrew and Israeli Theater, Theatrical Space—Approaches and Research Methods, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Preschool Educationmost commonPromoting the social, physical and intellectual development of young children through educational activities and games.
- Other health servicesmost commonProviding diagnostic, preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitation services in the health field.
- Directing, Production and Arts Managementmost commonSupervision and oversight of the technical and artistic aspects of making films, television and radio programs, music, and theater productions.
- Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
Which industries they work in
- Education30%
Employment rate is above average 94% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries are below average 9,400 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
Theater history courses cover the performing arts in historical, cultural, and social contexts, combining theory with hands-on theater experience.
Courses in the degree include the history of theater in the West, an acting workshop, and theater criticism in the media.
Graduates in the field work, for example, in teaching in elementary schools and preschools.
A plain-words retelling of the Avodata data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 530 points
average across colleges
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- Average psychometric score: 470 points
average across all institutions
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score 520 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data