275 Master's in Drama in North America

The Directing programme at Baylor University provides intensive training for aspiring theatre leaders. This master level course, delivered via a public study mode, focuses on advanced artistic development and technical mastery. Students engage in a rigorous curriculum designed to refine their creative vision over the duration.

The Department of Theatre and Dance offers a program of graduate study leading to the Master of Fine Arts degree at Western Illinois University in the following areas of concentration: acting, directing, and design (costume, lighting, and scenic).

At the Performing Arts Administration MA program from New York University you’ll combine intensive study with internships at leading New York City organizations. Learn how to imagine creative solutions to emergent problems, think critically, communicate effectively, and manage both human and material resources.

The Teaching Theatre PK-12, Postgrad Certificate at George Mason University is a pre-service program that prepares students for Theatre Arts licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Stage Management program at University of California, Irvine (UCI) is dedicated to the professional training of advanced students interested in developing their skills, knowledge, and abilities in production stage management.

The Costume Design program at University of Tennessee Knoxville is a challenging yet rewarding program intended to prepare the successful candidate for a career in the professional world of Theatrical Design.

Advanced study in Dramatic Writing for film, television, web, and the stage. The curriculum of the Dramatic Writing at Missouri State University is designed to prepare students for a wide variety of professional writing outlets

The Master’s Program in Theater and Performance Studies at Washington University in St. Louis is one of the strongest programs of its kind. We offer students rigorous scholarly training and support in developing their own independent research projects—all within a collegial, supportive environment that prizes critical thinking and creative practice.

Mississippi University for Women's Theatre Education is a three-year, 60 hour terminal-degree MFA, consisting of online courses in the Fall and Spring semesters and a two-week summer Residency for two years, followed by a thesis project 

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Stage Properties program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

Television, Film, and Theatre - Acting from California State University Los Angeles is a three-year, terminal degree program that prepares students for diverse professional and academic careers in content creation, acting, and writing in the narrative media.

Adelphi’s programs in Educational Theatre at the Adelphi University provide graduates with a network of opportunities to introduce and enhance the use of theatre in schools, cultural institutions, theatre companies, and non-profit organizations.  

The Educational Theatre, Grades K-12, and Social Studies Education, Grades 7-12, Initial Certification M.Sc. at New York University is a 47-credit dual-certification programme. Available in full-time and part-time modes, it prepares educators to integrate drama-based frameworks into history and social studies curricula.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Lighting Design Technology program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

CCM is a college within the University of Cincinnati, a major undergraduate university and graduate research institution of more than 40,000 students. The Theater Design and Production - Stage Management program is offered by University of Cincinnati.

The Master of Arts in Performing Arts Administration from Roosevelt University is designed to hone the skills of current and aspiring administrators and to cultivate the next generation of great professionals within the field.

The Theatre - Playwriting program at Columbia University embraces diverse voices and aesthetics. There are many ways to write a great play, exemplified by our faculty, which includes Tony©, Pulitzer, and Obie Award winners such as Charles Mee, Lynn Nottage, and David Henry Hwang.

Florida State University's Technical Production MFA master program offers an immersive journey into the world of technical theater. Through a blend of hands-on experience and theoretical knowledge, students develop expertise in various aspects of technical production, preparing them for successful careers in the entertainment industry. 

Attending the Theatre - Acting program at Columbia University is making a declaration – to yourself, to us, to the world – that you will be a professional actor. In turn, we provide you with a comprehensive range of resources, a variety of techniques to explore, and a remarkable faculty from whom to learn

The Acting Program from California Institute of the Arts CalArts offers classically centered training with an eye toward the future, and is designed to prepare emerging artists for the performance challenges of the 21st Century.