Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

Utah State University4,4(59)

Logan, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program of the Utah State University is the only theatre program in the state with its own professional Equity theatre company, where students and professionals have the opportunity to work with the Old Lyric Repertory Company.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,570/yr

Bath Spa University4,2(28)

Corsham, United Kingdom

Scriptwriting

The Scriptwriting program at Bath Spa University will help you to become a more adept scriptwriter, able to work across theatre, radio, film, and television. Along with a comprehensive training in key writing skills, you’ll develop your critical thinking, creative dexterity, and coherent strategies for professional progress.

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

1 year$25,023/yr

Concordia University Montréal4,2(94)

Montréal, Canada Top 3% in Worldwide

Drama Therapy

The Drama Therapy programme at Concordia University Montréal is a two-year, course-based Master of Arts. This full-time professional qualification integrates theatre with clinical psychology. Students complete 60 credits, including intensive internships, to prepare for careers as registered therapists in diverse healthcare settings.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$15,238/yr

Royal Holloway University of London4,4(63)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

This Theatre Directing course at Royal Holloway University of London is a rigorous, intensive, demanding training in theatre directing where you will work with professional actors to develop your directing skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$35,417/yr

Louisiana State University4,2(19)

Baton Rouge, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Properties Technology and Design

The Louisiana State University School of Theatre is proud to be one of the few departments in the country to offer the MFA in Theatre: Properties Technology and Design.

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

1 year$29,770/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$16,012/yr

Mississippi University for Women

Online

Theatre Education

Mississippi University for Women's Theatre Education is a three-year, 60 hour terminal-degree MFA, consisting of online courses in the Fall and Spring semesters and a two-week summer Residency for two years, followed by a thesis project

M.F.A. Part-time Online

3 years$8,748/yr

Aalto University3,9(284)

Helsinki, Finland Top 2% in Worldwide

Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Production Design

The major in Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Production Design from Aalto University involves training artistic designers who are responsible for the visual, operational and production entity of a film production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,432/yr

San Francisco State University3,9(7)

San Francisco, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts MA program from San Francisco State University offers a comprehensive program of both practical and theoretical courses for graduate students whose interests center on various aspects of educational and professional theatre.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,870/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies degree from University of Essex is led by a vibrant group of theatre practitioners and who all work professionally in the theatre industry alongside their University teaching.

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

2 years$27,988/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater

The Theater program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a dynamic, hands-on graduate program that teaches students how to collaborate successfully with fellow theater-makers, with a production season that serves as a teaching laboratory.

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

3 years$37,269/yr

Queen Margaret University4,2(30)

Musselburgh, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Dramatherapy

The MSc in Dramatherapy at Queen Margaret University is a unique opportunity to train as a dramatherapist in Scotland. This full-time course spans two years and combines theoretical study with practical placements, allowing students to develop their skills in a supportive environment focused on creative expression and therapeutic practice.

M.Sc. Full-time On-campus

2 years$22,696/yr

Leeds Beckett University4,1(57)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance

Develop your individual theatre and performance practice. During the Theatre and Performance programme at Leeds Beckett University, you’ll be guided by experienced and research-active performance makers as you explore your creativity.

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

1 year$25,023/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Loughton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

The Theatre Directing degree from University of Essex is designed for practicing or aspiring directors seeking to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,447/yr

West Virginia University4,4(8)

Morgantown, United States Top 4% in Worldwide

Scenic Design and Technology

The intention of the Scenic Design and Technology program from West Virginia University is to provide talented students with an exciting opportunity for personal and professional growth in an environment that approaches theatre as both an art form and a learning experience.

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

3 years$30,024/yr

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre Design

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers a three-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design at the University of Maryland, with concentrations in costume, scenic, lighting and multimedia.

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

3 years$18,780/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Tehnical Design and Production

The Tehnical Design and Production program at Yale University offers a large, professionally renowned faculty, an extensive list of industry-leading course offerings, and the opportunity to work alongside an accomplished professional staff.

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

3 years$48,500/yr

University of California, Santa Cruz4,6(12)

Santa Cruz, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater Arts

Theater Arts from University of California, Santa Cruz welcomes artists and thinkers who challenge the theory, practice and spectatorship of the performing arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$15,102/yr

University of North Florida4,3(9)

Jacksonville Beach, United States

Music Performance: Jazz Studies

The Music Performance: Jazz Studies program from University of North Florida brings a focused commitment to excellence and the artistic and intellectual preparation of music students.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$18,792/yr

University of Surrey4,4(70)

Guildford, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Musical Theatre

Building on our international reputation in musical theatre, the Musical Theatre programme from University of Surrey is the only two-year postgraduate programme in Europe. It is unique in the way it combines practical training with professional opportunities to launch your career.

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

2 years$32,568/yr