522 Master's degrees in Drama

This Performance (Society) MA programme from the University of the Arts London (UAL) explores radical, socially engaged performance through live, screen-based and sited practice.

The Dramatic Arts programme at the University of Lethbridge is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree delivered in person at the Lethbridge campus. This full-time, 24-month course focuses on advanced research through coursework and a thesis, offering students a rigorous academic environment to explore theatre and performance.

Birkbeck, University of London offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Dramaturgy, a dynamic programme tailored for theatre professionals. This course can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years, with classes held in the evenings, providing flexibility for working individuals keen on advancing their creative careers.

The Performance course at Manchester Metropolitan University is an exciting taught masters programme that offers a practical, versatile and interdisciplinary approach to performance-making and training. 

The University of Salford offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Screen Acting, designed for aspiring actors seeking to enhance their performance skills. This programme can be pursued full-time over one year or part-time across two years, allowing for flexibility in attendance while honing your craft in a professional setting.

The Performance and Interactive Media Arts M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a multidisciplinary graduate programme. This four-semester, full-time course focuses on collaborative artworks and technology. Students engage in public study modes to master live performance production and cross-disciplinary practice.

The Musical Theatre M.M. at the University of Central Oklahoma is a comprehensive postgraduate programme designed for aspiring artists. This public course focuses on advanced performance and directing skills. Students engage in full-time study on campus to master the complexities of the musical theatre industry.

The MA Screen Acting from MetFilm School offers students consolidated, bespoke, and advanced training for actors with existing experience in acting and/or performance. You will learn to deliver strong performances within a demanding and competitive industry, taking advantage of industry advancements to explore new technology alongside traditional forms of production. 

The Theatre Arts program of Virginia Tech focuses on an individualized plan of study for each student, characterized by one-on-one tutorials or small classes, realized production work, and close mentoring by faculty artists. 

The M.A. in Educational Theatre, All Grades - Initial Certification at New York University is a comprehensive 39–42 credit programme. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, it prepares students for New York State teacher certification through a blend of artistic practice and pedagogical theory in public settings.

The University of Manchester offers a Master of Music (MusM) in Music (Performance Studies), designed for full-time or part-time attendance. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme allows students to develop advanced skills in musical performance and critical analysis, preparing them for diverse careers in the music industry.

Illuminate your path to success with Florida State University's Lighting Design MFA master program. This dynamic program blends artistic creativity with technical expertise, preparing students for thriving careers in the field of lighting design.

The Theatre - Writing program at University of Melbourne will develop your skills and aesthetic as an individual or collaborative writer for diverse forms of contemporary live performance.

The Theatre - Stage Management program at Columbia University provides a holistic approach for students who wish to pursue careers as professional stage managers. 

The goal of the Theatre -  Theatre Management and Producing program at Columbia University is to educate and inspire a new generation of creative managers and producers.

Learn to use theatrical expression as a means to educate with this degree in Applied Drama, Theatre in Education, Communities and Social Contexts at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

During the New York Film Academy Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Acting for Film program, students build mastery and expertise in the craft of acting through technical, emotional, and physical coursework and projects.

The Theatre program at University of Central Florida is a highly selective, rigorous, three-year professional training program emphasizing both theatre theory and practice.  

At INTO Illinois State University the Graduate Pathway in Theatre Studies - Theatre Studies program will prepare you to enter your next semester of a master’s degree program at Illinois State University.

Guided by professors with impressive credentials, Acting students from Savannah College of Art and Design experience studio-style collaboration across projects and media.