DramaNorth America

279 Master's degrees in Drama in North America

University of Denver4,7(6)

Denver, United States Top 5% in Worldwide

Professional Creative Writing - Professional Dramatic Writing

Cultivate your passion for creating texts that are meant to be performed in person, on film, on radio, or in new media such as podcasts in the Professional Creative Writing - Professional Dramatic Writing program of the University of Denver.

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

1½ year$41,232/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Research

Explore the depths of theater and performance research with Florida State University's Theatre and Performance Research MA program. This immersive program offers a blend of scholarly inquiry and practical exploration, providing students with the tools to critically analyze and contribute to the evolving landscape of theater and performance studies.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$21,129/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Directing

Do you want to collaborate with some of the most innovative theatre minds in the country? Come and explore how to develop new work with gifted playwrights, devisors and community-engaged artists in this Theatre - Directing program at Arizona State University.

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

3 years$30,348/yr

New York University4,3(114)

New York City, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Graduate Musical Theatre Writing

The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing program from New York University is more than a master’s degree; it’s a community of collaborators engaged in the ever-evolving process of creating new musical theatre.

Master Full-time On-campus

2 years$76,646/yr

The City University of New York4,2(40)

New York City, United States Top 8% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre programme at The City University of New York provides a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts within the School of Arts and Sciences. This academic offering allows students to engage with performance and theory in a vibrant urban setting, ensuring a robust foundation for those pursuing creative excellence.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$25,650/yr

University of Oklahoma4,5(30)

Norman, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Directing

The University of Oklahoma's MFA in Directing is a rigorous and expansive three-year program in which directors deepen and hone their directing skills.

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

3 years$22,256/yr

Yale University4,3(50)

New Haven, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Acting

The Acting program from Yale University, admits talented and committed individuals who possess an active intelligence, a strong imagination, and a physical and vocal instrument capable of development and transformation.

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

3 years$39,500/yr

University of Massachusetts Amherst4,5(11)

Amherst Center, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theater

The Theater program of the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a dynamic, hands-on graduate program that teaches students how to collaborate successfully with fellow theater-makers, with a production season that serves as a teaching laboratory.

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

3 years$37,269/yr

The University of Alabama4,3(4)

Tuscaloosa, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre

While the MFA in Theatre degree at The University of Alabamahas several areas of specialization, admission is granted in only one area.

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

2 years$34,542/yr

University of Kansas4,6(8)

Lawrence, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course focuses on performance theory, history, and criticism. Students engage in rigorous academic research and production work through full-time study, preparing for advanced doctoral research or leadership roles.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,712/yr

Virginia Commonwealth University4,1(14)

Richmond, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre (Concentration in Pedagogy and Performance)

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre (Concentration in Pedagogy and Performance) at Virginia Commonwealth University is individually tailored to prepare early- to mid-career theatre professionals to enter the field of teaching at the university or college level.

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

2 years$31,590/yr

Florida State University4,4(380)

Tallahassee, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Lighting Design

Illuminate your path to success with Florida State University's Lighting Design MFA master program. This dynamic program blends artistic creativity with technical expertise, preparing students for thriving careers in the field of lighting design.

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

1 year$21,129/yr

Fanshawe College4,5(23)

London, Canada

Advanced Filmmaking

This Advanced Filmmaking Postgrad.Cert program from Fanshawe College gives you the practical skills and knowledge you need to join the film and television industry in a variety of positions. Learning from industry professionals, you will gain hands-on experience in all stages of production. You won’t just be learning about films, you’ll be making them at Fanshawe's state-of-the art film school.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

9 months$26,162/full

Eastern Michigan University4,4(7)

Ypsilanti, United States

Theatre Arts

This Theatre Arts program at Eastern Michigan University combines academic course work with practical production experience and is designed to balance theoretical and applied approaches to theatre both as art form and cultural institution.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,916/yr

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

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theater

The Theater programme at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers a comprehensive education in performance and research. This full-time degree integrates academic rigor with creative practice, allowing students to excel in diverse artistic fields within a world-class professional school environment.

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

1 year$36,297/yr

Northwestern University4,2(54)

Evanston, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Stage Design

The Stage Design program at Northwestern University is one of the country’s outstanding graduate programs for the training of the visual stage artist. Adjunct faculty from the Chicago professional theater community also teach in the program.

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

3 years$45,946/yr

The University of New Mexico4,1(29)

Albuquerque, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Dramatic Writing

The Dramatic Writing programme at The University of New Mexico is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. This intensive course requires 60 credit hours and focuses on developing a professional portfolio of stage and screen scripts through rigorous seminars and practical production opportunities.

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

3 years$29,146/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

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Directing

The Theatre - Directing program at Columbia University is based on the idea that one’s vision as a director is developed through practice, encouragement, critical feedback, collaboration…and more practice

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

3 years$77,840/yr