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526 Master's degrees in Drama
English and Drama
Combine your interests for dramatic texts, theatre history and literary studies at University of Warwick. This English and Drama MA at the University of Warwick offers an exciting opportunity, with cutting-edge modules and easy access to the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford.

Shakespeare
Immerse yourself in the world of Shakespeare in his beautiful hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon with the Shakespeare programme at University of Birmingham.
Theater Studies
The Theater Studies programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts and performance. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in theatre history and practice, delivered on-campus at this prestigious institution.
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.
Creative Writing and Theatre
At the University of British Columbia, we have Canada's oldest and most respected MFA Program in Creative Writing and Theatre. Offering an unprecedented 11 genres for potential study, students work in a learner-centered, workshop-driven program which offers an exciting breadth of choices, award-winning faculty and a setting in one of the world's most beautiful and livable cities.
Creative Writing - Playwriting
The Creative Writing - Playwriting degree at The City University of New York offers single-discipline and inter-genre workshops, literature seminars, small-group reading tutorials, and one-on-one tutorials, all of which emphasize relationships between students and eminent faculty.

Theatre
The goal of the department, when training a candidate for the MFA Theatre degree at the University of Memphis, is to provide the tools, opportunities and skills for the talented student to become a master craftsman.
Theatre Studies
The Theatre Studies program of University of Guelph is a research-based degree that offers students the opportunity to work with award-winning theatre scholars and practitioners.
Audiences, Engagement, Participation
The Audiences, Engagement, Participation MA is a one-year full-time programme offered by the University of Leeds. This degree, designed for those interested in the cultural sector, focuses on enhancing audience interaction and participation. Students can also opt for a part-time study format, allowing for flexible learning tailored to individual needs.
Theatre Arts
The Theatre Arts MA program from San Francisco State University offers a comprehensive program of both practical and theoretical courses for graduate students whose interests center on various aspects of educational and professional theatre.
Performance: Theatre Making
The MA Performance: Theatre Making at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a 15-month, full-time postgraduate programme that immerses students in collaborative, practice-based theatre creation. Emphasising experimental performance, devised theatre, and innovative storytelling, the course prepares graduates for dynamic roles in contemporary theatre-making and performance design.
Theatre - Performance as Public Practice
The Theatre - Performance as Public Practice MA/MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin focuses on the historical development, cultural and theoretical contexts, and artistic significance of theatre, dance and performance disciplines and institutions, as well as the interrelationships of these fields and the role of performance in public spheres.
British Literature, Theatre and Cultures
This course will give you the chance to combine your passion for literature, theatre, and British culture, and combine them in an interdisciplinary exploration of the arts. British Literature, Theatre and Cultures degree is offered at Royal Holloway University of London.
Performance (Vocal Arts)
The Performance (Vocal Arts) MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, ensembles, cantata and oratorio, pedagogy, vocal literature, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

Film Studies (Creative Practice)
The Film Studies (Creative Practice) degree offered by University of Essex has been offered supervision in all areas of our wide-ranging staff research expertise, including an exceptional variety of approaches to global film and media.
Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio
On Acting for Stage, Screen and Radio at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama you’ll develop the intuitive, intellectual and empathic qualities that drive you to perform at the highest levels of artistic practice.
Comedy Writer - Performer
This Comedy Writer - Performer programme from University of the Arts London (UAL) helps you to push the boundaries of comedy writing and performance, and develop the skills required to create and perform your own, innovative work.
Theatre - Theatre Studies
The Theatre - Theatre Studies at Montclair State University is a 30-credit Master's degree designed for flexible study. Available in full-time or part-time modes, this in-person programme explores dramatic literature and theory. It is ideal for those preparing for doctoral research or advancing professional artistic careers.
Theatre (Design Concentration)
The Theatre (Design Concentration)degree from Texas State University expands the skills of students, preparing them to work in regional and national theatres and to teach at the university level.
Directing
A professionally oriented Directing program at the University of Alberta which offers 6 directing exercises in various theatres, including 3 full length productions.