275 Master's in Drama in North America

The Master of Creative Arts - Studio Arts (Theatre Arts) programme at The University of the West Indies is built on the study and appreciation of the arts and grounded in the skills required for teaching and learning in the arts and the management of arts and cultural industries. 

Towson University ’s Master of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts offers an experimental lab environment, a training ground for the total theatre artist. 

The Educational Theatre programme at The City University of New York offers comprehensive graduate training for aspiring artist-educators. This M.S.Ed. degree provides flexible study modes, including initial and professional certification pathways, to suit diverse career goals within the drama and teaching sectors.

The Acting program from University of Washington has been a highly regarded three-year conservatory training program for more than forty years. The program leads to a Master of Fine Arts in acting. The faculty is made up of successful theatre professionals who are inspired to teach.

The Theatre MA program from Arizona State University introduces students to graduate study in the field of theatre and performance studies and provides a broad base of knowledge in the areas of history and historiography, theory, literature and dramaturgy, and practice.

The Theatre Arts programme at Texas Tech University is a flexible postgraduate degree designed for aspiring scholars and practitioners. This 36-hour curriculum offers full-time study, integrating core research with diverse electives. It provides a robust foundation for doctoral study or professional roles in the arts.

The Departments of Film and Theatre at the University of New Orleans offer Masters of Fine Arts degrees with three fields of study in Film Production, Theatre Performance and Directing, or Theatre Design.

The Antioch University program in CFT with Drama Therapy is unique in that it offers students training in drama therapy together with training in either Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Couple and Family Therapy.

The Writing for the Screen and Stage program at Northwestern University is founded upon these five principles, principles that have also guided Northwestern's highly successful undergraduate Creative Writing for the Media Program.

The master level Acting programme at Academy of Art University offers a professional environment for performers to refine their craft. This public study mode course focuses on building a career-ready portfolio. Students develop advanced skills in San Francisco, benefiting from a curriculum designed by industry experts.

The Directing program at the University of Washington School of Drama is a three year intensive, conservatory program designed to prepare students for successful entry into the professional theatre. 

The Vocal Performance - Music Theatre M.Sc. at New York University offers intensive training in voice, acting, and dance. This master’s programme, available in full-time and part-time study modes, focuses on professional performance excellence. Students benefit from private lessons and workshops led by industry experts.

The Multi-Age Drama Licensure at The University of Akron provides a comprehensive pathway for educators to specialise in theatre arts. This professional programme, delivered on-campus, prepares students for teaching credentials across various age groups, ensuring a robust foundation in dramatic arts and pedagogy.

The Louisiana State University School of Theatre is proud to be one of the few departments in the country to offer the MFA in Theatre: Properties Technology and Design. 

Do you want to collaborate with some of the most innovative theatre minds in the country? Come and explore how to develop new work with gifted playwrights, devisors and community-engaged artists in this Theatre - Directing program at Arizona State University.

Are you ready to take center stage in the world of theatre design and technology? The terminal Theatre Design and Technology degree at Kent State University equips students with the artistry and skills to become practicing professionals.

The Directing and Design Production M.Sc. at the University of Victoria is a professional graduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced curriculum focuses on practical theatre expertise, offering students intensive training in creative leadership and technical artistry over a dedicated duration of study.

The Music Performance-Orchestral Career Studies program in the School of the Arts from University of Nevada, Reno allows students to pursue their primary musical interests and gain an education in the track.

The Theatre - Directing and Music Direction MFA at The University of Montana is an advanced postgraduate programme designed for creative leaders. This full-time course offers specialised training in artistic leadership. Students develop professional expertise over several years of intensive study at the Missoula campus.

The Theatre Directing Master of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa is a full-time, two-year programme. It focuses on contemporary theatre practice within a unique bilingual and bicultural environment. Students develop professional artistic skills through public study modes, production work, and a dedicated practicum.