140 Master's degrees in Drama in England, United Kingdom

The MA Directing for Stage and Screen at the University of East London is a one-year programme designed for aspiring directors. This course combines practical and theoretical elements, allowing students to explore both live theatre and screen productions. With a focus on hands-on learning, it prepares graduates for successful careers in the creative industries.

The Dramaturgy MA at Leeds Conservatoire is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed for aspiring theatre-makers. This professional course focuses on new work development and narrative craft. Delivered in a public study mode, it equips students with the creative skills needed to excel in the contemporary theatre industry.

The MFA in Acting at Birmingham City University is a full-time programme designed for graduates aiming to enhance their acting skills and prepare for a professional career in the performing arts. This intensive two-year course begins in September 2026 and focuses on practice-based learning to develop both intellectual and physical capabilities essential for actors.

The research programmes at Anglia Ruskin University will allow you to join one of the research projects or explore your own interests in Dramatherapy, supported by the expertise of the staff.

In the part-time, fully-online Film Practice programme from Arts University Bournemouth  you’ll discover how to create daring, forward-thinking projects that capture your creative vision. 

The Puppetry programme at the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores and develops the art forms needed for the creation of puppetry. 

Theatre and Performance from University of Chichester, you will engage in a selection of both core and specialist modules that develop your knowledge of theatre-making and performance.

The Acting for Screen MA is an intensive actor postgraduate training programme focused on performance in digital contexts, including screen, games, audio mediums, and emerging technologies such as XR, VR and AI. 

This course is the only postgraduate programme in the world which takes candidates through a course of study that culminates in their receiving Designated Linklater Teacher status along with the MFA degree.

Musical Theatre from University of Chichester offers a comprehensive and immersive training experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the dynamic world of musical theatre.

The MPhil/PhD in Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a comprehensive research opportunity for aspiring scholars. This degree typically spans 3-4 years for full-time students and 4-6 years for part-time attendees. Students can engage in either practice-based research with a written component or a traditional thesis format.

The Scriptwriting program at Bath Spa University will help you to become a more adept scriptwriter, able to work across theatre, radio, film, and television. Along with a comprehensive training in key writing skills, you’ll develop your critical thinking, creative dexterity, and coherent strategies for professional progress.

Get professional training in dramatherapy on this accredited Dramatherapy degree at Anglia Ruskin University. Gain experience on clinical placements and qualify to work in the arts therapies in the UK and overseas.

The MA in Applied Theatre - Drama in Educational, Community and Social Contexts at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme. This degree equips students with the skills to engage in various societal contexts through drama, fostering creativity and critical thinking in applied theatre practices.

Together with the MA/MFA Voice Studies and the MA/MFA Movement: Actor Training and Coaching courses at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Actor Training and Coaching is one of Central’s postgraduate degrees that exposes you to high-level training practice.

The MA is for those with existing arts practice who wish to develop relevant knowledge and expertise, creative entrepreneurial and project management skills and become part of Central’s extensive network of industry collaborators. The Creative Producing program is offered at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. 

The MA in Acting at Birmingham City University is a full-time programme designed for graduates aiming to deepen their acting expertise and prepare for a professional career. This intensive course spans one year, providing a comprehensive learning experience in a dynamic environment.

Writing for Theatre, Film, Radio and Television offers a vocational training in writing drama across a range of different media contexts. The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama courses provide the opportunity for you to develop the core competencies and skills of the dramatist, to explore your ‘voice’, to develop your confidence in your own writing.

The Acting - Contemporary course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama combines teaching in practical voice, movement and acting techniques with an exploration of some of the key playwrights who have helped forge the canon of Western theatre, from the Elizabethan and Jacobean dramatists to Chekhov, and from Beckett to Kane and beyond.

The research programmes at Anglia Ruskin University will allow you to join one of the research projects or explore your own interests in Theatre, Drama and Performance, supported by the expertise of the staff.