DramaEurope

206 Master's degrees in Drama in Europe

University of Glasgow4,3(115)

Glasgow, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

Our outward-looking, multi-disciplinary research activities in the Theatre Studies programme of the University of Glasgow are based on high-quality, challenging and flexible graduate programmes.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$37,514/yr

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Performance (Society)

This Performance (Society) MA programme from the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores radical, socially engaged performance through live, screen-based and sited practice.

M.A. Part-time Online +2

2 years$16,957/yr

University of the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom +1

Comedy Writer - Performer

This Comedy Writer - Performer programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) helps you to push the boundaries of comedy writing and performance, and develop the skills required to create and perform your own, innovative work.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,805/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance

A unique programme for dramaturges and playwrights, this Dramaturgy and Writing for Performance degree, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, concentrates on the process of writing for live performance, together with an ongoing evaluation of the work in process.

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

1 year$28,420/yr

University of Aberdeen4,5(79)

Aberdeen, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Film and Visual Culture

The Film and Visual Culture programme of the University of Aberdeen is exploring the role film and visual culture plays in wider society.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,367/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

PGCE (Secondary) Drama

The PGCE (Secondary) Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip future educators with the necessary skills and knowledge. This course focuses on teaching Drama, promoting personal and cultural development through theatre. It combines practical experience with theoretical insights to prepare students for a dynamic teaching career.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,773/yr

York St John University4,0(44)

York, United Kingdom

Theatre

Theatre from York St John University course has been designed for you to develop your artistic practice and gain the skills needed for a career across the creative sectors of different industries.

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

1 year$15,969/yr

Birmingham City University4,1(122)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Acting

Transform your career and join an established, accredited drama school with our postgraduate qualification in acting. Designed to advance your practical and professional progress, the MA Acting course at Birmingham City University provides intense training from staff with rich industry experience. The Acting course is provided by Birmingham City University.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,366/yr

King's College London4,2(128)

London, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture

The Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture M.A. at King's College London is a dynamic programme designed for those passionate about the performing arts. This full-time degree immerses students in critical theories and cultural practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of performance in contemporary contexts.

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

1 year$40,600/yr

Zuyd University of Applied Sciences3,8(82)

Maastricht, Netherlands

Theatre

The Master in Theatre programme at Zuyd University of Applied Sciences is intended for professional performance practitioners who, having established a professional practice, now seek possibilities for further reflection and development, aiming to enhance their research skills.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,727/yr

University of Derby4,4(113)

Derby, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Dramatherapy

After successful completion of the Dramatherapy course from University of Derby, you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dramatherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$13,885/yr

ArtEZ University of the Arts4,1(11)

Arnhem, Netherlands

Performance Practices

The Master Performance Practices at the ArtEZ University of the Arts is a breeding ground for artistic research around the body in performance and its wider ecology.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,236/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Loughton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting with Digital Media

The Acting with Digital Media programme from University of Essex is a unique industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme, designed specifically for international students.

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

1 year, 8 months$28,826/yr

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama4,0(2)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Design for Performance

Design for Performance at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama offers specialist tuition and opportunities to design performance environments, installations, characters and sets for a series of live public performances and immersive experiences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,877/yr

University of St Andrews4,4(21)

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Film Studies

The MLitt in Film Studies at the University of St Andrews helps students master a range of advanced research skills and acquire knowledge related to the construction and analysis of the moving image, the past and present-day realities of various national and regional film traditions, the dynamics of the global film industry, and the theoretical approaches related to film. 

M.Litt. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,051/yr

University of Amsterdam4,1(110)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Art and Performance Research Studies

The Art and Performance Research Studies programme of the University of Amsterdam is for students who are interested in doing historical, theoretical and practice-based research into the visual and performative arts. In this Master's, students will be challenged and will learn how to develop and execute research ideas in an interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary and cross-media environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,620/yr

Bath Spa University4,2(28)

Bath, United Kingdom

Performance (Acting)

Take your acting career to the next level with this practical, professional Performance (Acting) program at Bath Spa University. Enhance your acting skills through a variety of workshops, masterclasses, off-site visits and productions. Be part of our in-house production company, and take advantage of opportunities to collaborate and connect with industry professionals.

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

1 year$24,137/yr

Yeditepe University4,3(554)

Istanbul, Turkey Top 10% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Thesis Master’s Program in Theatre is for two years. The aim of the Master’s program in Theatre at Yeditepe University is to have graduate- students improve their creativity and intellectual capacity in the field of dramaturgy, playwrighting, staging and acting through academic researches, depending on critical viewpoints and analitical way of thinking.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$5,000/yr

Trinity College Dublin4,1(111)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

The Theatre Directing programme of Trinity College Dublin is the first entirely practiced-based Masters programme of its kind in Ireland. It was introduced following extensive consultation with the Irish theatre community and is a direct response to the stated needs of the industry and of talented emerging artists.

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

1 year$27,456/yr

Goethe University Frankfurt4,2(29)

Frankfurt am Main, Germany Top 1% in Worldwide

Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research

The Comparative Dramaturgy and Performance Research program from Goethe University Frankfurt is currently offered by five European universities. It is designed for students interested in employment in international and intercultural contexts such as festivals, co-productions, exchange programs, and collaborations.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree