275 Master's in Drama in North America

The Theatre program of Texas Woman's University provides the practical and academic training you’ll need to achieve your professional goals. Pursue your passion through acting/directing, design/production, or literary criticism.

The Theatre programme at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive M.A.T. degree designed for aspiring educators. This public study mode course focuses on PK-12 certification, blending artistic practice with pedagogical theory. Students develop professional teaching skills through extensive school-based internships.

The Producing MFA from California Institute of the Arts CalArts trains creative producers with already highly developed aesthetics, who can recognize and champion original and significant work, and invent new ways to support such work.

The University of South Dakota offers a comprehensive Directing Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program.

Explore the depths of theater and performance research with Florida State University's Theatre and Performance Research MA program. This immersive program offers a blend of scholarly inquiry and practical exploration, providing students with the tools to critically analyze and contribute to the evolving landscape of theater and performance studies. 

Florida State University's Acting MFA master program is a rigorous and dynamic training ground for aspiring actors. Situated within the vibrant cultural landscape of FSU, this program offers unparalleled opportunities for artistic growth and professional development. 

Theatre Education PK-12 (Online) is offered by Niagara University. Theatre Education prepare students to teach the next generation of actors by expanding knowledge in the principles of teaching theatre and the practices of applied drama.

The MFA in Acting at Northwestern University is an immersive, comprehensive, and collaborative program designed to equip students with the tools and support necessary for success in professional theatre.

The Theatre Studies concentration is aimed at students wishing to gain a comprehensive understanding of performance, production, and theatre scholarship.

At the Theatre - Live Design MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin you can explore your talent at a university with vast academic resources in the dynamic and culturally inclusive city of Austin.

The Acting programme at Yale University is a full-time M.F.A. course designed for dedicated performers. This intensive training combines rigorous studio work with professional production experience. Students develop their physical and vocal instruments through a collaborative, anti-racist pedagogy to excel in the global theatre industry.

The Experimental Choreography M.F.A. at the University of California, Riverside is a full-time, two-year postgraduate programme. Spanning six quarters, this degree focuses on intense dance investigation and interdisciplinary practice, designed for established artists seeking to challenge their creative research through expert faculty mentorship.

The Production and Directing M.F.A. at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a rigorous three-year, full-time programme. It combines practical craftsmanship with theoretical depth, focusing on narrative and documentary filmmaking. Students develop a unique creative voice through expert faculty mentorship.

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 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.

While the MFA in Theatre degree at The University of Alabamahas several areas of specialization, admission is granted in only one area. 

The Directing programme at Yale University is a prestigious M.F.A. course designed for visionary artists. This full-time programme focuses on collaborative leadership and creative experimentation in theatre and film. Students benefit from a public study mode and extensive production opportunities over a three-year duration.

Develop skills as an artistic leader and creative communicator with the Master of Fine Arts in Theater - Directing in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts. The program is primarily designed to prepare graduates for careers in theater.