Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

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$22,802/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Management

Theatre Management from Wayne State University aims to prepare students to make a thoughtful and impactful influence in the professional theatre.

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

3 years$55,350/yr

Michigan State University4,1(26)

East Lansing, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Department of Theatre offers Master of Fine Arts degree program from Michigan State University, which prepares students for careers as professional actors and educators

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

3 years$35,480/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Acting - Classical

The Acting - Classical course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama draws on the hugely influential theories and techniques for training the expressive body, voice and imagination. Working with some of the greatest dramatic texts ever written, you are asked to consider what they mean now, and how their 21st century reinterpretation and re-imagining still holds a ‘mirror up to nature.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,450/yr

University of California, Davis4,4(12)

Davis, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Dramatic Art

The two-year program in Dramatic Art at the University of California, Davis, is designed to provide a course of rigorous, advanced training and practice that enables mid-career artists to explore and expand areas of expertise in order to develop artistically and professionally.

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

1 year$30,697/yr

University of Central Oklahoma5,0(3)

Edmond, United States

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre from University of Central Oklahoma will help prepare students in the field of music performance develop a higher level of proficiency in performing and directing musical theatre in a variety of contexts, culminating in a recital and/or special performance.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

1 year$13,344/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Audiences, Engagement, Participation

The Audiences, Engagement, Participation MA is a one-year full-time programme offered by the University of Leeds. This degree, designed for those interested in the cultural sector, focuses on enhancing audience interaction and participation. Students can also opt for a part-time study format, allowing for flexible learning tailored to individual needs.

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

1 yearTuition not available

University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg4,1(152)

Johannesburg, South Africa Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance

Become an informed and critically aware practitioner and consumer of the Arts with this master in Theatre and Performance at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

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

1 year$3,162/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program at Indiana University Bloomington endeavors to recognize and support each student’s innate artistry, while offering customizable, reliable tools for fullest realization of each student’s Physical, Communicative, Imaginative, Intellectual, and Career-building potential.

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

3 years$27,271/yr

Edinburgh Napier University4,3(75)

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Acting for Stage and Screen

The Acting for Stage and Screen programme from Edinburgh Napier University is a unique vocational training that offers you a full run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the end of your first year and extensive screen acting work and showreel opportunities in your second year.

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

2 years$21,985/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Text and Performance

The Birkbeck, University of London offers an M.A. in Text and Performance, designed for aspiring theatre professionals. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme provides a unique opportunity to specialise in areas such as Dramaturgy, Writing for Performance, or Theatre Making, all while studying on campus.

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

1 year$27,527/yr

University of Maryland4,1(14)

College Park, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies program offered at the University of Maryland is a two-year masters program. It is a generalist's degree that emphasizes research and writing.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$30,987/yr

Florida Atlantic University4,1(25)

Boca Raton, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program at Florida Atlantic University offers an integral, creative, and inclusive space for professionals of all backgrounds looking to take their career in acting and theatre performance to the next level.

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

2 years$19,056/yr

University of East London4,2(153)

London, United Kingdom Top 8% in Worldwide

Acting for Stage and Screen

You can apply for this Acting for Stage and Screen course from University of East London as an MA (1 year course) or an MFA (2 year course). The MFA takes one extra year and you can apply by choosing the MFA option when you click 'apply'.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,868/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Performance: Theatre Making

The MA Performance: Theatre Making at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a 15-month, full-time postgraduate programme that immerses students in collaborative, practice-based theatre creation. Emphasising experimental performance, devised theatre, and innovative storytelling, the course prepares graduates for dynamic roles in contemporary theatre-making and performance design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$41,805/yr

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Theatre - Directing

Illinois State University's Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre - Directing program cultivates the next generation of creative leaders in the American theatre.

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

3 years$15,798/yr

University of Cincinnati4,3(19)

Cincinnati, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Design and Production - Makeup and Wig Design

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Makeup and Wig Design program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

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

3 years$26,644/yr

University of Toronto4,1(296)

Toronto, Canada Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies

The Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies program at the University of Toronto offers a graduate program leading to the Master of Arts.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,402/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater

The M.A. in Theater at Ohio University is intended to serve students who wish to gain additional in-depth study in a particular field without committing to a full three-year M.F.A. program.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,390/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Advanced Theatre Practice

As a student on the MA or MFA Advanced Theatre Practice at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, you can expect to engage in a collaborative laboratory for practical experimentation, create new work for an extensive range of public encounters, play a leading role in tomorrow’s performance and theatre making worlds.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,645/yr