Drama

527 Master's degrees in Drama

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

University of York4,3(138)

York, United Kingdom Top 1% in Worldwide

Theatre-Making

Work with creativity and flair as a theatre-maker in a rich creative environment. Join the Theatre-Making course at the University of York.

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

1 year$35,146/yr

University of East Anglia4,4(30)

Norwich, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Creative Writing Scriptwriting

Prepare for a career in writing for theatre, radio, film, or television with a Creative Writing Scriptwriting MA course from the University of East Anglia that allows you to create dramatic writing across all media.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

1 year$30,804/yr

University of Northampton4,2(49)

Northampton, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Drama Including Practice-Based in the Arts by Published Works

This Drama Including Practice-Based in the Arts by Published Works curriculum at University of Northampton offers a great way to advance your knowledge and research abilities if you have a degree in drama or a related field.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,187/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 Chester4,4(67)

Chester, United Kingdom

Secondary Drama (School-Led)

The Secondary Drama (School-Led) course at University of Chester is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.

Master Full-time On-campus

1 year$20,287/yr

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

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Design for Performance

Design for Performance at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama offers specialist tuition and opportunities to design performance environments, installations, characters and sets for a series of live public performances and immersive experiences.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

2 years$35,974/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

University of Galway4,1(91)

Galway, Ireland Top 2% in Worldwide

Drama and Theatre Studies

The Drama and Theatre Studies programme at University of Galway is a dynamic and practice-rich programme based at the O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance. It blends critical study with hands-on theatre-making, allowing students to shape their learning across areas such as Irish drama, playwriting, directing, applied theatre, and performance theory.

Master Full-time +2 On-campus

1 year$22,846/yr

University of Derby4,4(113)

Derby, United Kingdom Top 5% in Worldwide

Applied Theatre and Education

By taking the Applied Theatre and Education programme from University of Derby refers to the practice of theatre and drama in non-traditional settings and/or with marginalised communities politically, educationally and socially.

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

1 year$23,747/yr

University of South Wales4,3(101)

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Drama

The Drama course from University of South Wales has a high level of practical exploration, under-pinned by critical reflection, with excellent support and supervision.

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

1 year$22,933/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

University of Essex4,2(91)

Colchester, United Kingdom Top 2% in Worldwide

Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media)

On the Scriptwriting (Theatre and Digital Media) degree from University of Essex you produce a varied portfolio of dramatic works, culminating in a full-length original script, whether for the stage, screen, radio or television, which will enable you to hone and develop your own unique voice.

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

1 year$32,398/yr

University of New England4,2(29)

Armidale, Australia Top 6% in Worldwide

Theatre and Digital Performance

Theatre and Digital Performance from University of New England gives you a unique opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in theatre practice, dramaturgical research, and academic writing, and upgrade your qualifications as a performer, director, designer, playwright or teacher.

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

1 year$23,074/yr

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

Cardiff, United Kingdom

Musical Theatre

Musical Theatre at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama creates the circumstances – through class work, rehearsal and performance – that drive you to develop specialised skills in acting, singing, the spoken word, dance and movement.

M.A. Full-time On-campus

10 months$42,338/full

Munster Technological University4,1(30)

Cork, Ireland

Arts and Engagement

The Arts and Engagement course at Munster Technological University will run part-time, one day a week over two years. Electives are timetabled in 2-day blocks once a month. Successful applicants who have completed the Certificate in Principles of Art Therapy can chose to be exempted from the year one elective.

M.A. Part-time On-campus

2 years$7,275/yr