Drama

526 Master's degrees in Drama

Carnegie Mellon University4,3(24)

Pittsburgh, United States Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Dramatic Writing

This is a rigorous graduate Dramatic Writing program at Carnegie Mellon University with a substantial workload. It fosters the courage to fail and try again; the integrity and flexibility needed for a collaborative practice; and curiosity, because curious people make better things.

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

2 years$37,740/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

Baylor University4,2(47)

Waco, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Master of Arts degree in Theatre at Baylor University offers a course of study including theatre history, dramatic literature, and theory.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$82,181/yr

Østfold University College3,8(114)

Oslo, Norway

Performance

Performance from Østfold University College is for you who have a developed artistic practice and want to broaden your approach through research in composition and new dramaturgies in relation to live audiences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$58,189/yr

Berklee College of Music4,4(10)

New York City, United States

Writing and Design for Musical Theater

The Writing and Design for Musical Theater specialization at Berklee College of Music will equip students with theory and experience in the collaborative art of musical theater. Using traditional and contemporary methods, students will conduct intensive study of storytelling.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$39,970/yr

University of Sheffield4,3(103)

Sheffield, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Music Performance Studies

The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Music Performance Studies. This programme lasts for one year and can be pursued either full-time or part-time. It is designed to cultivate your skills as a classical music performer, enhancing your stylistic awareness and preparing you for public recitals.

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

1 year$39,611/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$27,601/yr

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David4,0(27)

Carmarthen, United Kingdom

Applied Theatre - Community, Education, Wellbeing

Applied Theatre - Community, Education, Wellbeing from The University of Wales Trinity Saint David is a postgraduate course designed for those passionate about using theatre and drama to make a difference in society.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,797/yr

Trinity College Dublin4,1(111)

Dublin, Ireland Top 1% in Worldwide

Stage Design

The Stage Design programme of Trinity College Dublin is purposely designed to allow students to either specialise on one area of stage design (set, costume OR lighting design) or to combine disciplines as desired (set AND costume design for example, or set AND lighting design).

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

1 year$27,509/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

Niagara University4,1(7)

Online

Theatre Education PK-12 (Online)

Theatre Education PK-12 (Online) is offered by Niagara University. Theatre Education prepare students to teach the next generation of actors by expanding knowledge in the principles of teaching theatre and the practices of applied drama.

Master Full-time +2 Online

1 year$31,785/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

PGCE (Secondary) Drama

The PGCE (Secondary) Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip future educators with the necessary skills and knowledge. This course focuses on teaching Drama, promoting personal and cultural development through theatre. It combines practical experience with theoretical insights to prepare students for a dynamic teaching career.

Postgraduate Certificate Full-time On-campus

1 year$29,854/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Loughton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

The Theatre Directing programme from University of Essex is designed for practicing or aspiring directors seeking to establish themselves as professional theatre directors.

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

2 years$29,447/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

University of Essex4,2(91)

Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting for Digital Media

The Acting for Digital Media degree from University of Essex is a full-time, professional and intensive training programme designed specifically for performers who wish to expand their skill base to be able to seek and thrive in the technological advances in the performance industry.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,329/yr

Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama4,0(2)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Stage and Event Management

Stage and Event Management course at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama equips you with the skills you need to work in film, live events, theatre and TV production.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,974/yr

Arizona State University4,3(230)

Tempe, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Performance

The Theatre - Performance MFA program offered at Arizona State University reenvisions the role of the artist in society who focuses on the devising and development of new work.

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

3 years$30,348/yr

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Theatre program of University of Central Florida provides high school teachers, community college teachers, and developing theatre scholars the opportunity to strengthen skills and knowledge of theatre beyond the undergraduate level.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$22,988/yr

University of Salford4,3(128)

Salford, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media

The MA in Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media at the University of Salford is a full-time or part-time programme lasting one to two years. This master’s degree equips students with essential skills for a successful career in the dynamic world of drama production across various media platforms.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$23,069/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Loughton, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Acting with Digital Media

The Acting with Digital Media programme from University of Essex is a unique industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme, designed specifically for international students.

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

1 year, 8 months$28,904/yr