Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theater - Acting

Refine your on-screen and stage approach with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Acting in Temple University's School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. You’ll learn from faculty members who are committed to your personal development as an actor and the evolution of American theater and film.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,680/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Online Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre and Dance

Theatre and Dance from Wayne State University is a three-year, part-time program of advanced studies in theatre and dance, designed to provide education, preparation, and mentorship relevant to professional teaching artists, including the areas of study as indicated below:

M.A. Part-time Online

3 years$19,680/yr

OnCampus London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom

Applied Theatre - Drama in Educational, Community and Social Contexts - 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 Applied Theatre - Drama in Educational, Community and Social Contexts - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

The Juilliard School

New York City, United States

Acting

The 4-year MFA Acting Program at The Juilliard School provides intensive training in movement, voice, the Alexander Technique, and other core aspects of the craft, allowing students to develop a comprehensive, embodied understanding of the actor’s work and to apply that understanding to a diverse dramatic repertoire in rehearsal and production.

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

4 years$55,500/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Directing

The M.F.A. Directing offered by Ohio University prepares advanced students for careers as professional directors. Admission to the program is by interview and audition at the annual U/RTA sites and at scheduled interviews on campus. The Professional Directing program is open to a limited number of talented, mature, and committed students.

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

3 years$33,390/yr

University of Pittsburgh4,2(6)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Performance Pedagogy

Designed to equip working, professional actors with the tools to expand their employment opportunities in teaching at the college and university level, the Performance Pedagogy at the University of Pittsburgh offers a dynamic synthesis of teaching, practice, and scholarship.

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

2 years$47,378/yr

University College Cork4,3(169)

Cork, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Arts Management and Creative Producing

The Arts Management and Creative Producing degree delivered by the University College Cork will provide you with training in arts leadership and management as well as offering essential practical skills in event organisation across a range of art forms, including amongst others, theatre, music, film, dance, literature, visual, and performance art.

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

1 year$27,532/yr

Leeds Conservatoire4,5(2)

Leeds, United Kingdom

Dramaturgy

Our MA in Dramaturgy at Leeds Conservatoire focuses on the development of newwork and individual artistry through collaborative practice.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,083/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Performance - Design and Practice

The MA Performance - Design and Practice at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a two-year, extended full-time programme. This course immerses students in the dynamic world of performance, encouraging innovative approaches to design and practice within a collaborative environment.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$26,929/yr

California State University Fullerton4,4(8)

Fullerton, United States Top 7% in Worldwide

Performance - Jazz Studies and Commercial Music

The Performance - Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Programme at California State University Fullerton offers students a chance to prepare themselves for the world of professional performance and composing/arranging opportunities in the Southern California region and throughout the nation.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$7,571/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Education

Interested in exploring a career path in theater education? The Ohio University Patton College of Education and School of Theater have an exciting new one-year degree track in Theater Education for students interested in this career path.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$50,085/yr

University of Otago4,0(101)

Dunedin, New Zealand Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Otago is a comprehensive three-year Bachelor of Arts degree. Students engage in full-time study on campus, exploring acting, directing, and design. This dynamic course blends creative practice with academic theory to prepare graduates for diverse professional pathways.

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

1 year$24,366/yr

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre (by research)

Combine creativity with research to develop key skills for a future in theatre-making, academia, or both with the Theatre (by research) degree delivered by the University of York.

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

1 year$34,400/yr

Munster Technological University4,1(30)

Cork, Ireland

Arts and Engagement

The Arts and Engagement course at Munster Technological University will run part-time, one day a week over two years. Electives are timetabled in 2-day blocks once a month. Successful applicants who have completed the Certificate in Principles of Art Therapy can chose to be exempted from the year one elective.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$7,275/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media)

On the Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) degree from University of Essex you produce a varied portfolio of dramatic works, culminating in a full-length original script, whether for the stage, screen, radio or television, which will enable you to hone and develop your own unique voice.

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

1 year$32,398/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Performance and Interactive Media Arts

Drawing on all the opportunities that New York City presents, this intimate, multidisciplinary Performance and Interactive Media Arts degree from The City University of New York features working artists at the top of their game.

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

2 years$15,390/yr

California Institute of Integral Studies4,2(5)

San Francisco, United States

Drama Therapy

The Drama Therapy Program at California Institute of Integral Studies has been exploring how therapeutically-adapted dramatic processes work over time to heal wounds, facilitate lasting change, and help people reach their highest potential.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$41,220/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Acting

The MFA in Acting at Northwestern University is an immersive, comprehensive, and collaborative program designed to equip students with the tools and support necessary for success in professional theatre.

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

2 years$45,946/yr

Texas Tech University4,0(9)

Lubbock, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts programme at Texas Tech University is a flexible postgraduate degree designed for aspiring scholars and practitioners. This 36-hour curriculum offers full-time study, integrating core research with diverse electives. It provides a robust foundation for doctoral study or professional roles in the arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$17,918/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Acting for Screen

The MA Acting for Screen degree at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is a professional training that focuses on acting in film, television and screen-related media. Primarily for those with previous training or professional experience, it explores the expressive potential of performance and the relationship between performers and camera.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,739/yr