Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

University of Cape Town4,1(160)

Cape Town, South Africa Top 1% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre and Drama Studies

The Applied Theatre and Drama Studies programme at the University of Cape Town is a coursework degree over two years, consisting of 4 courses and a dissertation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$3,014/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Directing for Stage and Screen

The MA Directing for Stage and Screen at the University of East London is a one-year programme designed for aspiring directors. This course combines practical and theoretical elements, allowing students to explore both live theatre and screen productions. With a focus on hands-on learning, it prepares graduates for successful careers in the creative industries.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$21,058/yr

Roosevelt University4,0(4)

Online

Performing Arts Administration

The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University is designed to hone the skills of current and aspiring administrators and to cultivate the next generation of great professionals within the field.

M.A. Full-time +2 Online

1 year$44,760/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program at University of Central Florida is a highly selective, rigorous, three-year professional training program emphasizing both theatre theory and practice.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,988/yr

Jawaharlal Nehru University4,0(68)

New Delhi, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The School at Jawaharlal Nehru University offers M.Phil.programmes in three disciplines – Visual Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies and Cinema Studies.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

University of West London4,4(80)

London, United Kingdom

Music and Performing Arts Education

This Music and Performing Arts Education course from the University of West London aims to develop your performance teaching, leadership, and research skills across a variety of global music and performing arts educational contexts.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$23,345/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Directing and Design Production

The Directing and Design Production program of University of Victoria, British Columbia requires practical theatre experience.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,114/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Film Studies (Creative Practice)

The Film Studies (Creative Practice) degree offered by University of Essex has been offered supervision in all areas of our wide-ranging staff research expertise, including an exceptional variety of approaches to global film and media.

M.Phil. Full-time +2 On-campus

2 years$27,913/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Dramaturgy

The Dramaturgy programme from Birkbeck, University of London offers a comprehensive exploration of the practice and theory of drama, theatre and performance composition.

M.A. Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,527/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Directing

The University of Oklahoma's MFA in Directing is a rigorous and expansive three-year program in which directors deepen and hone their directing skills.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$22,256/yr

The University of Akron4,5(4)

Akron, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Multi-Age Drama Licensure

The Multi-Age Drama Licensure program at The University of Akron is a Master of Science degree, which leads to licensure in a chosen teaching field, and is open to highly qualified students who hold the B.A., B.F.A., or B.S. degree.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$50,589/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Performance - Voice, Music Theatre, Opera

The Performance - Voice, Music Theatre, Opera MM program from Arizona State University provides students the opportunity to choose from emphases in voice performance, music theatre performance or opera performance. Students have ample opportunities to study a wide variety of repertoire, including music theatre and opera.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,348/yr

University of Pretoria4,2(327)

Pretoria, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Drama and Film Studies

Drama and Film Studies from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$5,004/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting

The MFA in Acting at The University of Iowa combines rigorous professional training with a highly innovative curriculum.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,776/yr

TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences)4,1(7)

Köln, Germany

Serial Storytelling

At TH Köln (University of Applied Sciences), the Master's program Serial Storytelling at ifs internationale filmschule köln is Europe’s first and only Master’s program focusing on collaborative writing for series.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$783/yr

Louisiana State University4,2(19)

Baton Rouge, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Acting

The Louisiana State University MFA in Acting Program provides rigorous physical, vocal, emotional, and critical actor training approaches.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$29,770/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Management

Step into the realm of theatrical management with Florida State University's Theatre Management MFA master program. This esteemed program blends practical experience with theoretical knowledge, providing students with the skills and expertise needed to thrive in the diverse and dynamic field of theater management.

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,129/yr

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama4,0(3)

London, United Kingdom

Actor Training and Coaching

Together with the MA/MFA Voice Studies and the MA/MFA Movement: Actor Training and Coaching courses at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Actor Training and Coaching is one of Central’s postgraduate degrees that exposes you to high-level training practice.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,741/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Master of Fine Arts program in Theatre Arts, offered by The University of Iowa, requires a minimum of 61 s.h. of graduate credit, plus additional courses and production requirements depending on the student's specialty area of concentration. Students normally must complete six semesters in residence (internships may be substituted).

M.F.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,776/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Business Administration and Drama Joint Degree

The Business Administration and Drama Joint Degree at Yale University is intended for students with an interest in leadership positions in the theater and elsewhere in the performing arts.

Master Full-time On-campus

4 years$87,800/yr