Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

Lincoln Bishop University4,1(7)

Lincoln, United Kingdom

PGCE Secondary (Drama)

The PGCE Secondary (Drama) programme at Lincoln Bishop University prepares you to teach Drama in either the 11 to 16 (with post-16 enhancement) or 14-19 age phases.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$21,983/yr

University of Warwick4,3(142)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Drama and Theatre Education

This Drama and Theatre Education course from the University of Warwick connects you to an international network of teachers, practitioners and actor-teachers in the field of drama and theatre education and applied performance.

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

1 year$39,814/yr

University College Dublin4,3(162)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Practice

The M.A. in Theatre Practice is offered by University College Dublin in partnership with the Gaiety School of Acting, Dublin and aims to provide students with diverse advanced skills in the practice of theatre grounded in academic and practice-based theories.

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

1 year$26,478/yr

University of Warwick4,3(142)

Coventry, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Research in Theatre and Performance Studies

The MA by Research in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Warwick offers a unique opportunity to design a bespoke programme of research in a department with a strong international reputation for research excellence. This degree offers the flexibility to undertake a written thesis or a combination of practice as research and written component.

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

1 year$39,814/yr

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

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Scenic Arts (Construction)

Explore innovative approaches towards creating sets, props and backdrops for stage and screen – whilst working on numerous public performances – in this immersive course that pushes the boundaries of production realisation.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,974/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Drama

The School of Theatre offers the MFA in Drama with a concentration in Theatre for Youth. The MFA from University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal master’s degree designed to develop individual artistry and provide advanced, specialized training in youth theatre.

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

2 years$23,328/yr

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)4,2(51)

Trondheim, Norway Top 2% in Worldwide

Music Performance Studies

The Music Performance Studies programme at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) aims to give our students good basis to develop their artistic expression and competence on their instrument, an individual expression and different ways of expressing this.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$21,502/yr

University of North Carolina Greensboro4,0(5)

Greensboro, United States Top 6% in Worldwide

Youth

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Youth at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal degree program designed to educate theatre artists for leadership roles within the growing field of theatre with and for youth. Candidates for this program demonstrate a dedication to working with young people through drama-in-education and theatre for young audiences.

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

2 years$23,328/yr

Middlesex University4,1(129)

Online Top 4% in Worldwide

Professional Practice, Artistic Practitioner

The Professional Practice, Artistic Practitioner program at Middlesex University is a unique distance education programme, centred around the development of your existing professional arts practice. Access to the programme is based on your prior professional experience and not on holding an UG degree.

M.A. Part-time Online

1½ year$17,098/yr

The University of Exeter4,3(113)

Exeter, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Practice

Throughout the Theatre Practice MA programme from The University of Exeter you extend your practice, sharpen your critical skills and learn to contextualise your work culturally and politically.

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

1 year$34,671/yr

University of Victoria4,2(29)

Victoria, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre

Discover the dynamic and global impact of theatre. Under faculty supervision, you’ll find critical ways to apply this knowledge through opportunities such as a practicum project with community organizations or research institutes at the Applied Theatre programme at the University of Victoria.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$4,118/yr

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences3,6(12)

Bergen, Norway Top 8% in Worldwide

Theatre in Social, Participatory Art, Community and Educational

In this Theatre in Social, Participatory Art, Community and Educational programme at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, you will study in Norway, Ireland and Romania, meeting students from all around the world.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 yearsFree

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Costume Design

The Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Costume Design programme from Aalto University aims at creating the future professionals for the field of costume design, supporting the development of a dynamic artistic vision and a research-oriented approach for the performing arts and the film and media creative industries.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,432/yr

Kansas State University4,2(40)

Manhattan, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Drama Therapy

Kansas State University is one of the few master level theatre programmes in the U.S. which offers a concentration in drama therapy, which is offered through the Drama Therapy programme.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,042/yr

Rose Bruford College3,0(1)

Sidcup, United Kingdom

Performance MA

An interdisciplinary and collaborative programme that embraces experimentation while preparing you for the future of performance. Choose your specialist pathway to develop a deeper understanding of your area of interest.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,208/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies M.A. / M.S. degree program at Illinois State University is designed for two populations of students: students who intend to pursue a Ph.D. in Theatre and need a rigorous master's degree program to prepare them for further graduate study and students who know they want to work professionally in theatre but are not yet certain which aspect of theatre best fits their interests.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,798/yr

University of Chichester4,2(13)

Chichester, United Kingdom

Advanced Performance

The Advanced Performance at University of Chichester will prepare you for performance employment or further training at postgraduate level.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$8,468/yr

OnCampus London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom

Theatre Directing - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Theatre Directing - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$31,387/yr

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Film Production

The University of Salford offers an MA in Film Production, a one-year full-time programme designed for aspiring filmmakers. This degree equips students with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving film industry, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Join a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and storytelling in film.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,483/yr

Purdue University4,5(31)

West Lafayette, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre programme at Purdue University is a comprehensive Master of Fine Arts degree designed for aspiring professionals. This full-time, campus-based course requires 60 credit hours of intensive study. Students benefit from expert mentorship and high-specification facilities while preparing for careers in the global entertainment industry.

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

3 years$29,194/yr