Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

University of Connecticut4,4(28)

Storrs, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting

The Master of Fine Arts in Acting at the University of Connecticut is an intensive and disciplined conservatory program designed to prepare students for robust careers in professional theatre, film, television, digital media, and voiceovers

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

3 years$41,424/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Contemporary Theatre Practice

Ignite your creativity with University of East Anglia's MA in Contemporary Theatre Practice. You’ll combine high-level theatrical skills training with a wealth of opportunities to gain real-world insight and experience in today’s theatre industry.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$32,364/yr

University of Colorado at Boulder4,3(25)

Boulder, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The Theatre and Performance Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to performance as research as integral to the study of the history, theory and practice of theatre and performance from around the world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,676/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Theatre Studies

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Theatre Studies program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ yearTuition not available

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

World Theatres

This World Theatres programme, offered by Goldsmiths, University of London, is one of the few taught Masters programmes of its kind in the world. Covering historical and philosophical bases of theatre and performance practices from different parts of the world, this degree investigates indigenous and contemporary performance and theatre traditions from a variety of cultural contexts.

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

1 year$28,497/yr

University of Reading4,2(33)

Reading, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Research Film, Theatre and Television

Pursue flexible postgraduate research with our MA by Research Film, Theatre & Television. The Research Film, Theatre and Television degree is offered by the University of Reading.

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

1 year$35,892/yr

The University of New Mexico4,1(29)

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre and Dance

The Master of Arts (MA) in Theatre and Dance at the The University of New Mexico with an emphasis in Dance History and Criticism is a two-year program that prepares the student for teaching, practice, and/or pursuit of a Ph.D

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,146/yr

Leeds Conservatoire4,5(2)

Leeds, United Kingdom

Musical Theatre Company

The Musical Theatre Company course at Leeds Conservatoire combines rigorousconservatoire training with continued, collaborative, student-led development of new work, preparing students not only togain employment in the musical theatre industry, but as artistscreating their own work.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$27,954/yr

National University of Singapore4,4(59)

Singapore, Singapore Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

Raise the curtain on the next act in your academic or professional career. Explore theatre, performance and cultural activities through a programme that spotlights professional and industry development, integrating theory, practice and digital skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,931/yr

University of Waikato4,4(22)

Hamilton, New Zealand Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Waikato has a status higher than that of other Masters degrees but lower than that of the PhD degree

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,086/yr

OnCampus London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom

Writing for Stage and Screen - 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 Writing for Stage and Screen - 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 the Arts London (UAL)4,2(79)

London, United Kingdom

Puppetry

The Puppetry programme at the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores and develops the art forms needed for the creation of puppetry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,917/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification

At the Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and English Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification MA program from New York University students will learn pedagogical methods and drama strategies that can be integrated into the teaching of theatre, reading, writing, and language arts.

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

1 year$55,254/yr

Sarah Lawrence College4,7(3)

Bronxville, United States

Theatre

Sarah Lawrence College’s distinctive two-year MFA in Theatre is interdisciplinary, collaborative, and progressive. Your faculty will be renowned working artists, curators and organizers mostly based in NYC, and under their guidance, you’ll deepen your practice building new skills, hone your individual aesthetic voice and articulate your research to be able to work as a true theatre artist.

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

2 years$35,802/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting programme at Southern Methodist University is a full-time, three-year Master of Fine Arts degree. This intensive professional training scheme at the Meadows School of the Arts prepares dedicated artists for the industry through a blend of classical and contemporary performance techniques and high-level collaboration.

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

3 years$48,000/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Performance - Writing

This Performance - Writing MA programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) offers training and support for creative adventure and personal development. This course is part of the Performance programme.

M.A. Full-time Blended

2 years$26,929/yr

University of Texas at Austin4,3(27)

Austin, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre - Live Design

At the Theatre - Live Design MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin you can explore your talent at a university with vast academic resources in the dynamic and culturally inclusive city of Austin.

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

3 years$19,212/yr

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)4,2(74)

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Production and Directing

The Production and Directing program of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a three-year program designed to develop artists in film, television and digital media.

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

3 years$36,297/yr

Southern Methodist University4,5(6)

Dallas, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Stage Design

Stage Design from Southern Methodist University is committed to the philosophy of supporting the development of artists who will passionately embrace the interpretation of words into visual imagery.

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

3 years$35,200/yr

Virginia Tech4,5(19)

Blacksburg, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts program of Virginia Tech focuses on an individualized plan of study for each student, characterized by one-on-one tutorials or small classes, realized production work, and close mentoring by faculty artists.

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

3 years$32,622/yr