Full-timeDramaUnited Kingdom

163 Master's degrees in Drama in United Kingdom

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. 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. 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. On-campus

1 year$34,603/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. 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 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. On-campus

1 year$34,739/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. On-campus

1 year$26,716/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. 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 On-campus

1 year$30,824/yr

OnCampus London4,0(57)

London, United Kingdom

Performance Making - Pre-Master's Programme

This one-year (2-semester) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to a postgraduate degree at a top UK university. Learn more at the Performance Making - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Goldsmiths, University of London.

Pre-Master On-campus

9 months$30,451/full

Queen Margaret University4,2(30)

Musselburgh, United Kingdom Top 9% in Worldwide

Stage Management and Technical Theatre

Stage Management and Technical Theatre from Queen Margaret University course offers you the knowledge and skills to become an effective practitioner in the fields of stage management and technical theatre

M.A. On-campus

1 year$25,043/yr

University of Chester4,4(67)

Chester, United Kingdom

Secondary Drama

The Secondary Drama programme from University of Chester is designed to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that you need to be an outstanding teacher.

Postgraduate Certificate On-campus

1 year$20,287/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. 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. 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 On-campus

1 year$22,187/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 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. On-campus

2 years$35,974/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. 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. On-campus

1 year$22,933/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. On-campus

1 year$32,398/yr