DramaEurope

207 Master's degrees in Drama in Europe

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

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

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

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

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$27,988/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

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Audiences, Engagement, Participation

The Audiences, Engagement, Participation PGCert at the University of Leeds is a comprehensive programme designed to deepen your understanding of cultural engagement. This full-time course spans 12 months, allowing students to explore various aspects of audience participation in the arts and cultural sectors.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Drama

The MPhil/PhD in Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a comprehensive research opportunity for aspiring scholars. This degree typically spans 3-4 years for full-time students and 4-6 years for part-time attendees. Students can engage in either practice-based research with a written component or a traditional thesis format.

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

3 years$28,497/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Performance (Society)

This Performance (Society) MA programme from the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores radical, socially engaged performance through live, screen-based and sited practice.

M.A. Part-time Online +2

2 years$17,003/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television

Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television offers a vocational training in writing drama across a range of different media contexts. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama courses provide the opportunity for you to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist, to explore your ‘voice’, to develop your confidence in your own writing.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,824/yr

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Film Production

The University of Salford offers an MA in Film Production, a one-year full-time programme designed for aspiring filmmakers. This degree equips students with the necessary skills to navigate the evolving film industry, encouraging creativity and critical thinking. Join a vibrant community dedicated to innovation and storytelling in film.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$28,483/yr

University of Bristol4,3(98)

Bristol, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance

University of Bristol's Theatre and Performance programme offers supervisory expertise in a wide range of subject areas, including early modern theatre and performance practices

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

1 year$29,718/yr

University of Chichester4,2(13)

Chichester, United Kingdom +1

Acting for Film

This full-time Acting for Film course from University of Chichester delivers highly practical training to fully equip you to transition from your undergraduate degree into the modern industry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,472/yr

Arts University Bournemouth4,5(125)

Online

Film Practice

In the part-time, fully-online Film Practice programme from Arts University Bournemouth you’ll discover how to create daring, forward-thinking projects that capture your creative vision.

M.A. Part-time Online

2 years$27,072/yr

MetFilm School4,0(2)

London Borough of Harrow, United Kingdom +1

Screen Acting

The MA Screen Acting from MetFilm School offers students consolidated, bespoke, and advanced training for actors with existing experience in acting and/or performance. You will learn to deliver strong performances within a demanding and competitive industry, taking advantage of industry advancements to explore new technology alongside traditional forms of production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,854/yr

Lund University4,5(112)

Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music, Music Drama - Répétiteur

During the Music, Music Drama - Répétiteur program at Lund University you can reach the highest possible level of artistic and personal expression, and use your specialism to actively contribute to a dynamic cultural life.

M.Mus. Full-time On-campus

2 years$20,551/yr

Trinity College Dublin4,1(111)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

The Theatre Directing programme of Trinity College Dublin is the first entirely practiced-based Masters programme of its kind in Ireland. It was introduced following extensive consultation with the Irish theatre community and is a direct response to the stated needs of the industry and of talented emerging artists.

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

1 year$27,509/yr

University of Amsterdam4,1(110)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

International Dramaturgy (Arts and Culture)

The selective 18-month International Dramaturgy (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam trains future generations of dramaturges to work in theatrical settings across cultural, linguistic, social and national boundaries. You will combine rigorous academic coursework with an internship in the Netherlands or abroad to help you develop your practical dramaturgical skills.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1½ year$30,344/yr

Stockholm University of Arts5,0(1)

Stockholm, Sweden

New Performative Practices

The New Performative Practices programme of the Stockholm University of Arts is aimed at practising circus artists who want to deepen their circus technique, develop new forms of circus and contribute to the dialogue/discussion in the contemporary art field.

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

2 years$40,993/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Intercultural Practices

 This Intercultural Practices MA course from University of the Arts London (UAL) encourages the sharing of these perspectives to develop your agency as an artist and cultural producer.

M.A. Part-time Online +2

2 years$17,851/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. Full-time On-campus

1 year$32,364/yr

University of Roehampton4,3(67)

London, United Kingdom Top 7% in Worldwide

Dance Practice and Performance

Develop your dance practice and performance skills by approaching them as research processes on this this Dance Practice and Performance programme from University of Roehampton.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$24,765/yr