Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris4,8(4)

Tapah Road, Malaysia Top 6% in Worldwide

Performance Studies

The Performance Studies programme from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris is offered via research mode that produces a thesis at the end of the study.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$2,922/yr

University College Cork4,3(169)

Cork, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performative Practices

The Theatre and Performative Practices course offered at University College Cork is ideal for those who have acquired theatre-related skills in previous years, for example in a youth or community theatre setting, and now wish to build on that experience and advance it to professional levels with the potential for a career in the professional theatre.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$21,674/yr

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Shakespeare and Creativity

Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's works and learn from expert academics at the Shakespeare Institute. You'll also get to work with theatre practitioners at the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) as part of the unique collaboration. The Shakespeare and Creativity programme is offered at University of Birmingham.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$36,761/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

This MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck, University of London, is a full-time programme spanning two years. It provides students with professional training and practical experience, preparing them for a successful career in theatre directing. The course is designed for individuals who have previously directed university or professional-level productions.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Movement - Directing and Teaching

Central has a long-standing and well recognised reputation for the dissemination of actor movement disciplines within the British theatre scene; these pioneering courses are the first of their kind in Europe. The Movement - Directing and Teaching program is offered at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,824/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$35,974/yr

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Scenic Design

The School of Drama graduate Scenic Design program from Carnegie Mellon University prepares student for careers as scenic designers for theater, opera, dance, camera and environments for all forms of entertainment.

Master Full-time On-campus

3 years$45,000/yr

Case Western Reserve University4,5(14)

Cleveland Heights, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program of Case Western Reserve University is a terminal professional degree, and candidacy for the program requires an undergraduate degree, some theatrical experience, or demonstrable potential for work at the graduate level. In addition, candidates must provide evidence of technical skill and creative ability.

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

3 years$55,548/yr

Louisiana State University4,2(19)

Baton Rouge, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Costume Technology and Design

Louisiana State University’s MFA in Theatre: Specialization in Costume Technology and Design provides a solid foundation of costume construction techniques, design, rendering, and management skills.

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

1 year$29,770/yr

California State University Los Angeles3,9(41)

Los Angeles, United States

Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting

Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles is a three-year, terminal degree program that prepares students for diverse professional and academic careers in content creation, acting, and writing in the narrative media.

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

3 years$9,144/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre - Scene Design

Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre - Scene Design program is dedicated to the development of the individual student to reach their professional goals in the field.

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

3 years$15,798/yr

DePaul University4,0(20)

Chicago, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Acting

The Theatre School’s Acting program from DePaul University is highly truthful, expressive, and physical. Informed by our Chicago roots, we prepare actors to work on stage and screen all over the world.

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

2 years$58,980/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Loughton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting (International)

The Acting (International) degree from University of Essex is an industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme. This two-year full-time course is designed specifically for international students wishing to train in the UK.

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

1 year, 8 months$30,329/yr

Edinburgh Napier University4,3(75)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Directing

This Directing MFA degree from Edinburgh Napier University gives you the opportunity to launch your career as a director with a full run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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

2 years$26,801/yr

University of Galway4,1(91)

Galway, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Drama and Theatre Studies

The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Galway is a dynamic and practice-rich programme based at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. It blends critical study with hands-on theatre-making, allowing students to shape their learning across areas such as Irish drama, playwriting, directing, applied theatre, and performance theory.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,846/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre

The MA in Applied Theatre at University of East London is a practice focused course exploring how socially-turned performance can be enacted for social justice. If you want to use performance for social action, education, or cultural intervention, this course offers the critical, social and creative tools to do so.

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

1 year$21,115/yr

Rose Bruford College3,0(1)

Sidcup, United Kingdom

Acting MA

Our Acting MA is an intensive and rigorous postgraduate programme designed to train highly versatile, contemporary performance practitioners.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,739/yr

The University of Iowa4,3(3)

Iowa City, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Dramaturgy

The MFA in Dramaturgy at The University of Iowa is central to the mission of training theatre artists who will create the theatre of the future by building on theatrical traditions of the past.

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

3 years$32,776/yr

Aberystwyth University4,2(47)

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Theatre, Film and Television Studies

The Theatre, Film and Television Studies program at Aberystwyth University is viewed as a key component of the Department's research and teaching excellence.

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

1 year$25,878/yr

Rose Bruford College3,0(1)

Sidcup, United Kingdom

Acting for Screen MA

The Acting for Screen MA is an intensive actor postgraduate training programme focused on performance in digital contexts, including screen, games, audio mediums, and emerging technologies such as XR, VR and AI.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,739/yr