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528 Master's degrees in Drama
When considering Drama programmes, it's essential to understand the financial landscape. Tuition fees can vary significantly, with the lower-end starting at €5,932. This offers a more budget-friendly option for those looking to pursue a Drama degree. On the other hand, the typical tuition fee, represented by the €23,970, provides a benchmark for what most students might expect to pay. For those aiming for prestigious institutions or specialised programmes, the higher-end tuition fee, denoted by the €49,799, can be considerably more. However, it's worth noting that a significant proportion, 2%, of Drama programmes are designed to be accessible to a wider range of students. Additionally, the rise of digital learning has led to an increase in online Drama programmes, with 5% of programmes now available in an online format, offering flexibility for students worldwide.

Acting for Stage and Screen
The Acting for Stage and Screen programme from Edinburgh Napier University is a unique vocational training that offers you a full run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival at the end of your first year and extensive screen acting work and showreel opportunities in your second year.

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.

Directing
This Directing MFA degree from Edinburgh Napier University gives you the opportunity to launch your career as a director with a full run in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Acting
Upon completion of the Master: Acting from the University of Surrey, you will have an advanced knowledge of context, style and genre in the practice of acting, with a coherent personal approach to acting techniques

Drama with Technology-Enhanced Learning
Drama with Technology-Enhanced Learning from University of Malta is an entry-level qualification for becoming a teacher.

Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based (by research)
Explore creative, practice-based research with the Drama and Theatre Studies Practice-Based (by research) programme from University of Birmingham. Supported by the academic experts, your project might include new performance techniques, examine a particular aspect of theatre practice or involve a specific community of participants

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.

Theatre
Study your specialist subject in detail and take the opportunity to contribute to the world's knowledge in that area. Enhance your critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities and learn to create and assess new ideas. The Theatre programme is offered at the Victoria University of Wellington.

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.

Theatre Studies
This Theatre Studies programme of study at the University of Malta is conducted mainly by research. It will offer you an opportunity to undertake an independent research project in a chosen area of theatre studies.

Theatre
The Theatre programme from University of Surrey allows you to study at your own pace and provides a gateway to an exciting future without the need for regular attendance on campus.

Acting (International)
The Acting (International) degree from University of Essex is an industry-focused, conservatoire-style professional training programme. This two-year full-time course is designed specifically for international students wishing to train in the UK.

Theatre Practice
Designed for aspiring theatre practitioners and cultural leaders, this distinctive two-year Theatre Practice course at The University of Exeter offers advanced training in performance, cultural leadership, and socially engaged practice - equipping students to innovate and lead across diverse creative and community contexts.

Theatre Directing - 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 Theatre Directing - Pre-Master's Programme at OnCampus London from Birkbeck, University of London.

Performing Public Space
In today’s world, public spaces have become crucial places for artistic activism and social change. The Performing Public Space programme offered at Fontys University of Applied Sciences.

Dramatherapy
After successful completion of the Dramatherapy course from University of Derby, you’ll be eligible to apply to the Health and Care Professions Council for registration as a dramatherapist, as long as you meet the HCPC’s requirements.

Acting for Digital Media
The Acting for Digital Media degree from University of Essex is a full-time, professional and intensive training programme designed specifically for performers who wish to expand their skill base to be able to seek and thrive in the technological advances in the performance industry.

Acting (International)
The Acting (International) degree from University of Essex is a conservatoire-style, industry-focused professional training programme, designed specifically for international students looking to train in the UK.

Theatre (by research)
Combine creativity with research to develop key skills for a future in theatre-making, academia, or both with the Theatre (by research) degree delivered by the University of York.

Art, Design and Performance
If you're looking to take your skills in art and design into postgraduate research, the Art, Design and Performance degree programme from the University of Portsmouth can help you achieve your ambitions.