Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

University of Amsterdam4,1(110)

Amsterdam, Netherlands Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies (Arts and Culture)

The Theatre Studies (Arts and Culture) programme of the University of Amsterdam offers you an opportunity to specialise as a scholar of theatre and performance in one of the world’s most vibrant theatre cities.

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

1 year$30,344/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

University of Birmingham4,2(62)

Birmingham, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Drama and Theatre Studies (by research)

Whether you’re driven by creative and practical research, or you want to specialise in a theatrical approach to theatre and performance, you'll research with renowned academics and practitioners at one of the UK's leading Drama and Theatre Arts departments. The Drama and Theatre Studies (by research) programme at University of Birmingham.

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

1 year$31,740/yr

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Theatre Studies

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

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

2 years$27,988/yr

Goldsmiths, University of London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Musical Theatre

The MA in Musical Theatre at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to deepen your understanding of musical theatre. This course enhances your practical skills, preparing you for roles such as performer, writer, composer, or producer in the vibrant world of musical theatre.

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

1 year$34,603/yr

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

Beverly Hills, United States Top 0.1% in Worldwide

Production and Directing

The Production and Directing M.F.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a rigorous three-year, full-time programme. It combines practical craftsmanship with theoretical depth, focusing on narrative and documentary filmmaking. Students develop a unique creative voice through expert faculty mentorship.

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

3 years$36,297/yr

University of Colorado at Boulder4,3(25)

Boulder, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre and Performance Studies

The Theatre and Performance Studies program of the University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to performance as research as integral to the study of the history, theory and practice of theatre and performance from around the world.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$23,676/yr

Utrecht University4,1(126)

Utrecht, Netherlands Top 2% in Worldwide

Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy

The Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy programme at Utrecht University focuses on new and interdisciplinary forms of theatre, dance and dramaturgy. It is interested in how performance and choreography respond to current societal phenomena, how this leads to new artistic forms and strategies and new modes of storytelling.

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

1 year$25,004/yr

Birkbeck, University of London4,1(35)

London, United Kingdom Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre Directing

This MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck, University of London, is a full-time programme spanning two years. It provides students with professional training and practical experience, preparing them for a successful career in theatre directing. The course is designed for individuals who have previously directed university or professional-level productions.

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

1 year$27,601/yr

University of Leeds4,4(68)

Leeds, United Kingdom Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Audiences, Engagement, Participation

The Audiences, Engagement, Participation PGDip at the University of Leeds is a one-year full-time programme designed to explore cultural participation and engagement. This degree aims to enhance your understanding of audience dynamics and is delivered on campus, providing a comprehensive learning experience.

Postgraduate Diploma Full-time +2 On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Rose Bruford College3,0(1)

Sidcup, United Kingdom

Acting for Screen MA

The Acting for Screen MA is an intensive actor postgraduate training programme focused on performance in digital contexts, including screen, games, audio mediums, and emerging technologies such as XR, VR and AI.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$34,739/yr

Wayne State University3,7(3)

Detroit, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre

Theatre from Wayne State University is a three-year intensive practical training program based on professional standards with opportunities inside and outside the classroom.

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

3 years$55,350/yr

Bournemouth University4,1(73)

Bournemouth, United Kingdom Top 4% in Worldwide

Directing Film and Television

You''ll have many opportunities for practical production across different platforms and genres in both factual and fictional filmmaking whilst enhancing your skills and technical understanding of film, television and transmedia production. Directing Film and Television is offered at Bournemouth University.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$26,716/yr

University of Arkansas4,0(5)

Fayetteville, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theatre

The Department of Theatre offers the Theatre degree at University of Arkansas in six concentrations: Acting, Directing, Playwriting, Costume Design, Scene Design and Lighting Design.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,006/yr

Indiana University Bloomington4,0(196)

Bloomington, United States Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre Technology

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Technology at Indiana University Bloomington aims to graduate highly competent technical directors who are equipped for successful careers in the innovative discipline of theatre technology.

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

3 years$27,271/yr

Jawaharlal Nehru University4,0(68)

New Delhi, India Top 5% in Worldwide

Cinema Studies

At Cinema Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University offers M.Phil.programmes in three disciplines – Visual Studies, Theatre and Performance Studies and Cinema Studies.

M.Phil. Full-time On-campus

1 yearTuition not available

Emerson College4,0(9)

Boston, United States

Theatre Education and Applied Theatre

Emerson College’s on-campus Theatre Education and Applied Theatre MA program prepares you to use theatre to create learning experiences that transform lives and communities.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$53,820/yr

University of Kent4,1(65)

Canterbury, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Performance and Theatre Making

Create innovative new theatre by cultivating your dramaturgical skills, performance training and critical thinking. Gain confidence in facilitation and community engagement to reach your audiences. Build your networks and industry knowledge through placement study. Emerge with a well-rounded skillset that prepares you to make, perform and facilitate creative work for the contemporary cultural environment.

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

1 year$26,190/yr

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

London, United Kingdom

Actor Training and Coaching

Together with the MA/MFA Voice Studies and the MA/MFA Movement: Actor Training and Coaching courses at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Actor Training and Coaching is one of Central’s postgraduate degrees that exposes you to high-level training practice.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$30,824/yr

Ohio University4,5(31)

Athens, United States Top 3% in Worldwide

Theater Education

Interested in exploring a career path in theater education? The Ohio University Patton College of Education and School of Theater have an exciting new one-year degree track in Theater Education for students interested in this career path.

M.Ed. Full-time On-campus

1 year$50,085/yr