521 Master's degrees in Drama

Theatre from Texas A&M University–Commerce offers an intensive study of dramatic traditions as well as practical, artistic explorations.  

The Theatre programme at the University of South Carolina is a professional M.F.A. degree designed for aspiring artists. This public study mode course offers intensive training in acting, directing, and design. Students benefit from expert faculty mentorship and professional internships over the duration of the residency.

In the Master of Arts in the field of Applied Drama: Theatre in Education, Communities, Social Contexts from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg you will learn to use theatrical expression as a means to educate.

The University of Aberdeen offers a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Film and Visual Culture, designed to immerse students in the exploration of visual culture's significance in society. This programme is structured to provide comprehensive training, preparing graduates for various roles within the industry.

The Theatre programme at the University of Ottawa is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree delivered in a public study mode. This advanced curriculum bridges the gap between creative practice and academic theory. Students can choose between a one-year research paper track or a two-year thesis option to suit their goals.

This MFA in Performance program at American College Dublin provides a student with an advanced introduction to the challenges and possibilities of organizing and presenting a public professional performance. Based around the development of a substantial live performance, the program also offers supervision on an agreed dissertation topic and two courses in management and marketing.

The M.A. Theatre Arts - Interpretation and Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University is a 30-credit postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, this degree focuses on the scholarly and creative exploration of human interaction through performance, blending traditional and contemporary aesthetic texts.

Central has a long-standing and well recognised reputation for the dissemination of actor movement disciplines within the British theatre scene; these pioneering courses are the first of their kind in Europe. The Movement - Directing and Teaching program is offered at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. 

The Applied Theatre programme at The City University of New York is a pioneering Master of Arts degree delivered on campus. This postgraduate course offers full-time and part-time study modes, focusing on using drama for social justice and education. It prepares scholar-practitioners for leadership roles in diverse community settings.

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Kansas is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This postgraduate course focuses on performance theory, history, and criticism. Students engage in rigorous academic research and production work through full-time study, preparing for advanced doctoral research or leadership roles.

The MFA Acting at Ohio University is a rigorous three-year training program, led by a faculty of working theater practitioners.

The MA Drama and Movement Therapy course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama offers a particular pedagogic approach to learning the craft of dramatherapy and is a unique combination of drama and movement within an intensive experiential training.  

The M.A. in Communication - Interpretation and Performance Studies at Eastern Michigan University is a 30-credit postgraduate programme. Delivered in a public study mode, it focuses on the creative and scholarly examination of human interaction through performance, blending aesthetic theory with applied communication practices.

The Stage Design program at Northwestern University is one of the country’s outstanding graduate programs for the training of the visual stage artist. Adjunct faculty from the Chicago professional theater community also teach in the program.

The Theatre Arts M.A. at San Diego State University is a versatile postgraduate programme designed for public study. Students tailor their learning to specific interests, covering theatre history and theory. This academic course provides essential professional development for educators and prepares scholars for future doctoral research.

Lesley University’s Master’s program in Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Drama Therapy at Lesley University with a specialization in Mental Health Counseling equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to become an effective, qualified drama therapist.

The Theatre and Dance programme at The University of New Mexico is a two-year, full-time Master of Arts degree. This academically rigorous course focuses on dance history and criticism, requiring a research-based thesis. It is designed for those pursuing teaching, professional practice, or future doctoral research in the field.

The body and mind of the actor are synthesized to serve as an instrument of expression. The Acting program is offered at University of California, San Diego.

Performance Studies from Texas A&M University is built around a multifaceted understanding of performance.  

Drama and Film Studies from University of Pretoria provides a holistic education, transferable skills, critical thinking, and communication and problem-solving that will help you develop to your full potential.