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

Undertaking this Performing Arts (Distance Learning) programme at the University of Huddersfield means joining an internationally recognised research community spanning music, music technology, acting and performance. 

Drama is a practical subject, an active subject and a social subject. It engages the emotions as well as the intellect. It is a way of creating and interpreting meaning through imagined actions and language. Drama is lots of different things. The PGCE Secondary with Drama (with QTS) programme is offered at University of Warwick.

In conjunction with SSecondary in Drama (School-Led) from the University of Chester offer Secondary Drama (School-Led) (11-16 with sixth form enhancement) as a subject specialism leading to the award PGCE with QTS. 

The Secondary English and Drama programme offered by University of Sussex prepares you to start your career as a new teacher and be successful. You’ll learn to teach in schools in East or West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, Surrey, Hampshire or Kent.

Theatre from York St John University course has been designed for you to develop your artistic practice and gain the skills needed for a career across the creative sectors of different industries.

The PGCE (Secondary) Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed to equip future educators with the necessary skills and knowledge. This course focuses on teaching Drama, promoting personal and cultural development through theatre. It combines practical experience with theoretical insights to prepare students for a dynamic teaching career.

The University of East London offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Theatre Directing. This full-time programme spans one year, allowing students to immerse themselves in the practical and theoretical aspects of theatre direction. Designed for those aspiring to become professional directors, this course combines academic rigor with hands-on experience.

Push the boundaries of tradition and explore innovations in costume for live, film and digital performance, responding to changes in society, culture, the environment and beyond with the Costume Design for Performance programme from University of the Arts London (UAL).

This MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck, University of London, is a full-time programme spanning two years. It provides students with professional training and practical experience, preparing them for a successful career in theatre directing. The course is designed for individuals who have previously directed university or professional-level productions.

The MA in Drama Production for TV, Film and Digital Media at the University of Salford is a full-time or part-time programme lasting one to two years. This master’s degree equips students with essential skills for a successful career in the dynamic world of drama production across various media platforms.

The MA in Performance Making at Goldsmiths, University of London is a one-year full-time programme designed for those wishing to develop their skills as independent and collaborative performance practitioners. This innovative course encourages exploration of diverse performance forms, including live and digital mediums, in a supportive environment.

You can apply for this Acting for Stage and Screen course from University of East London as an MA (1 year course) or an MFA (2 year course). The MFA takes one extra year and you can apply by choosing the MFA option when you click 'apply'.

The Musical Theatre Writing programme at Leeds Conservatoire is a specialist one-year, full-time course designed for aspiring composers and lyricists. This public study mode degree type focuses on developing a professional portfolio through high-level collaboration and expert mentorship in a world-class conservatory setting.

The MA by Research in Theatre and Performance Studies at the University of Warwick offers a unique opportunity to design a bespoke programme of research in a department with a strong international reputation for research excellence. This degree offers the flexibility to undertake a written thesis or a combination of practice as research and written component.

This Drama and Theatre Education course from the University of Warwick connects you to an international network of teachers, practitioners and actor-teachers in the field of drama and theatre education and applied performance.

The MA Applied Theatre at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama encourages investigation into the possibilities and contradictions of drama and theatre practice as transformative and rehabilitative, and engages practically and critically with a range of theories and current practices.  

The Secondary Drama PGCE at Birmingham City University is a one-year full-time programme that equips aspiring teachers with the essential skills for educating young learners in drama. This course, leading to a PGCE qualification, begins in September 2026 and focuses on practical, hands-on learning experiences to foster creativity and self-expression among students.

The MA Performance: Theatre Making at University of the Arts London (UAL) is a 15-month, full-time postgraduate programme that immerses students in collaborative, practice-based theatre creation. Emphasising experimental performance, devised theatre, and innovative storytelling, the course prepares graduates for dynamic roles in contemporary theatre-making and performance design.

Their intensive and highly practical MA Acting at The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) will enable you to develop and enhance your acting skills to a professional level. Guided by our world-class teaching team you will become part of a creative and collaborative community.

The Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture M.A. at King's College London provides students with the opportunity to study theatre, performance, and related cultural practices in a dynamic intellectual community in the heart of London.