275 Master's in Drama in North America

The Theatre program from The Ohio State University provides training in theatre studies. Beyond the required course in research methods, students take a wide range of courses in theatre history, criticism, theory, and dramatic literature. 

The focus of the Theater Arts programme of Rutgers University is to provide aspiring theater professional with a unique experience including intensive studio classes, innovative academic curricula and ground-breaking fully supported productions.

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Victoria is a public Master of Arts degree designed for advanced research. This full-time course focuses on scholarly inquiry into dramatic literature and history. Students engage in rigorous academic training through project-based or thesis options over a standard duration.

The Theatre School’s Acting program from DePaul University is highly truthful, expressive, and physical. Informed by our Chicago roots, we prepare actors to work on stage and screen all over the world.

The Theatre - Dramatic Writing MFA program from Arizona State University includes coursework in playwriting, screenwriting, historical studies in theatre, dramatic theory, directing new work, literary management, electives and related topics such as writing for solo performance, storytelling, devising and collaborative writing.

Stage Design from Southern Methodist University is committed to the philosophy of supporting the development of artists who will passionately embrace the interpretation of words into visual imagery. 

The goal of the department, when training a candidate for the MFA Theatre degree at the University of Memphis, is to provide the tools, opportunities and skills for the talented student to become a master craftsman.

The Theatre programme at The City University of New York provides a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts within the School of Arts and Sciences. This academic offering allows students to engage with performance and theory in a vibrant urban setting, ensuring a robust foundation for those pursuing creative excellence.

The Teaching: Theatre programme at Rowan University is a full-time Master of Science in Teaching (M.S.T.) degree. This hybrid course spans 33 semester hours and is designed for those with an undergraduate theatre background seeking initial New Jersey teaching certification for K-12 classrooms in a professional setting.

Theatre Studies - Production and Design from Southern Oregon University fits you if you are already an educator in theatre looking to upgrade your production skills and earn a Master’s Degree.

The Department of Theatre is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST). We offer a master degree in Theatre Education at Columbus State University. 

Theatre from University of Missouri - Columbia has sustained a national and international reputation as a major center for theatre and performance scholarship and dramatic art production.

The Master of Arts Program in Theatre at Bowling Green State University is designed to provide students with fundamentals essential for the development of independent thought and expression, ingredients necessary for creative scholarship and artistry in the theater. 

The Design for Stage and Film programme at New York University is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This public study mode course focuses on the creative design process for theatre and cinema. Students develop professional skills in scenic, costume, and lighting design within a vibrant New York City artistic community.

The Dramatic Writing MFA at New York University is a rigorous two-year, full-time programme. Students master storytelling across film, television, and theatre through intensive cross-training. This public study mode programme focuses on professional craft, preparing graduates for careers as versatile writers in the arts.

The Graduate Musical Theatre Writing programme at New York University is a full-time, two-year master’s degree. This public study mode course focuses on the art of collaboration between composers, lyricists, and bookwriters. Students develop original works within a vibrant creative community in the heart of New York City.

The Theatre for Social and Civic Engagement programme at New York University is a 36-credit Master of Arts. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course prepares interdisciplinary artist-educators to foster social change through drama in diverse community and collegiate settings.

The Creative Writing - Playwriting M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a personal, two-year programme designed for aspiring dramatists. This public study mode course focuses on intensive workshops and mentorship. Students develop professional manuscripts while engaging with the vibrant New York theatrical scene.

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production at Tulane University offers an in-depth study of theatrical design areas with an emphasis on preparing the student for a career in the professional theatre or as a teacher of a specialized field at the university level. 

Theatre and Dance from Wayne State University is a three-year, part-time program of advanced studies in theatre and dance, designed to provide education, preparation, and mentorship relevant to professional teaching artists, including the areas of study as indicated below: