Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

University of Alberta4,2(136)

Edmonton, Canada Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre Design

Canada’s foremost Masters in Theatre Design program at the University of Albertain production design for professional theatre designers training to Associated Designers of Canada standards of practice.

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

2 years$7,732/yr

Temple University4,2(71)

Philadelphia, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theater - Directing

Develop skills as an artistic leader and creative communicator with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Directing in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. The program is primarily designed to prepare graduates for careers in theater.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

3 years$32,680/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 Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Theatre - Medieval and Renaissance Studies from University of Ottawa includes a thesis and is focused on the fields of theatre theory and dramaturgy. The objective of this program is to bridge theoretical and practical approaches to the study of theatre by encouraging dialogue and understanding between practitioners and theoreticians.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$14,291/yr

University of California, Riverside4,8(8)

Riverside, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts

The Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts programme at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This intensive degree focuses on fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, providing students with world-renowned faculty and excellent funding.

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

2 years$24,010/yr

Columbia University4,3(91)

Manhattan, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Theatre - Theatre Management and Producing

The goal of the Theatre - Theatre Management and Producing program at Columbia University is to educate and inspire a new generation of creative managers and producers.

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

3 years$77,840/yr

York University4,0(147)

Toronto, Canada Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The Theatre and Performance Studies MA program at York University emphasizes our collective interest in theatre, performance, and cultural politics. For us, this means teaching classes that explore performance both on stage and in everyday life in order to highlight the cultural, political, material and ideological dimensions of performance practices – both past and present.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$9,225/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

University of Central Florida3,8(50)

Orlando, United States Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre - Acting

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre - Acting track is a NAST-accredited pre-professional actor training program at the University of Central Florida.

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

3 years$22,988/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

The Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Theatre Directing offered at University of Ottawa focuses on the practice of directing contemporary theatre.

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

2 years$14,430/yr

University of Ottawa4,1(87)

Ottawa, Canada Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre

Theatre from University of Ottawa is focused on the fields of theatre theory and dramaturgy. The objective of this program is to bridge theoretical and practical approaches to the study of theatre by encouraging dialogue and understanding between practitioners and theoreticians.

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

1 year$14,291/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

Illinois State University4,5(24)

Normal, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Graduate Pathway in Theatre Studies - Theatre Studies

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Theatre Studies - Theatre Studies program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Pre-Master Full-time On-campus

½ yearTuition not available

College of Charleston3,5(4)

Charleston, United States Top 9% in Worldwide

Performing Arts

Through this Performing Arts program at College of Charleston, you’ll explore the curriculum and management of elementary and secondary music and theatre education programs, and be prepared to inspire confidence and creativity in a new generation of students

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

2 years$6,840/yr

Academy of Art University3,8(87)

San Francisco, United States

Acting

Train in the fundamentals of film acting in the Acting program from Academy of Art University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$33,426/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