522 Master's degrees in Drama

The Birkbeck, University of London offers an M.A. in Text and Performance, designed for aspiring theatre professionals. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme provides a unique opportunity to specialise in areas such as Dramaturgy, Writing for Performance, or Theatre Making, all while studying on campus.

The Theatre - Theatre Studies at Montclair State University is a 30-credit Master's degree designed for flexible study. Available in full-time or part-time modes, this in-person programme explores dramatic literature and theory. It is ideal for those preparing for doctoral research or advancing professional artistic careers.

The Acting - Classical course at The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama draws on the hugely influential theories and techniques for training the expressive body, voice and imagination. Working with some of the greatest dramatic texts ever written, you are asked to consider what they mean now, and how their 21st century reinterpretation and re-imagining still holds a ‘mirror up to nature.

The Theater Studies programme at the University of California, Santa Barbara offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic arts and performance. This full-time undergraduate degree provides students with a rigorous academic foundation in theatre history and practice, delivered on-campus at this prestigious institution.

This Applied Theatre and Social Change MA course from University of Leeds is centred on the belief that applied theatre has the ability to create individual, community and social change.

The Classical Acting programme at George Washington University is a specialised master level course delivered in a full-time study mode. This intensive curriculum focuses on advanced performance techniques and classical texts, providing students with the professional expertise required for high-level theatrical careers.

The Theatre programme at the University of Florida is a professional M.Sc. level Master of Fine Arts. This public study mode course focuses on the synthesis of artistry and collaboration. Students engage in intensive training in acting or design, preparing for careers in production, performance, or higher education.

Through this Performing Arts program at College of Charleston, you’ll explore the curriculum and management of elementary and secondary music and theatre education programs, and be prepared to inspire confidence and creativity in a new generation of students 

The Acting program of the University of San Diego is designed to take advantage of training and performance opportunities made available by The Old Globe.  Students' performance work in the Globe's professional productions is much more than an added attraction, it is one of the centerpieces of the training.

The Theatre Arts M.A. at Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree balances theoretical inquiry with practical production experience over a 30-hour curriculum. It is designed for those seeking advanced careers in professional or educational theatre.

The Theatre Arts program of the Utah State University is the only theatre program in the state with its own professional Equity theatre company, where students and professionals have the opportunity to work with the Old Lyric Repertory Company.

The Master of Fine Arts in Theatre for Youth at University of North Carolina Greensboro is a terminal degree program designed to educate theatre artists for leadership roles within the growing field of theatre with and for youth. Candidates for this program demonstrate a dedication to working with young people through drama-in-education and theatre for young audiences.

The Dramatic Writing degree offered at University of Southern California provides students with the foundation to not only build a fruitful career, but to further discover and develop their own authentic voice.  

The Master of Fine Arts in Production Management program at Boston University provides developing theatre professionals with the opportunity to cultivate their artistic identities while refining and enhancing their craft.

The Theatre and Performance Studies Master of Arts at York University is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This curriculum explores the intersection of cultural politics and artistic practice, offering students a deep dive into the ideological dimensions of performance over a standard duration.

The Drama course from University of South Wales has a high level of practical exploration, under-pinned by critical reflection, with excellent support and supervision. 

The Theatre Studies programme at the University of Waikato has a status higher than that of other Masters degrees but lower than that of the PhD degree

The PGCE Secondary (Drama) programme at Lincoln Bishop University prepares you to teach Drama in either the 11 to 16 (with post-16 enhancement) or 14-19 age phases.  

The Theatre Arts - Applied Drama and Theatre for the Young programme at Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive Master of Arts degree. This public study mode course focuses on community engagement and educational drama. Students complete 30 credit hours of advanced training to prepare for professional creative careers.

The M.A. in Drama Therapy at New York University offers culturally responsible training in using theatre for clinical health. This public programme, available in full-time or part-time modes, takes 50–60 credits to complete. Students gain hands-on experience through internships to promote wellbeing in diverse groups.