522 Master's degrees in Drama

The School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers a three-year Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design at the University of Maryland, with concentrations in costume, scenic, lighting and multimedia. 

The Theatre - Directing MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin is a vital, ascendant, highly selective professional training program targeted to mid-career theatre artists of proven expertise who embrace the evolving role of the 21st century director.

The Musical Theatre M.F.A. at San Diego State University is a prestigious two-year programme designed for public study. This intensive course integrates professional performance training with academic rigour. Students complete 60 units over four semesters to prepare for leadership roles in the global theatre industry.

The Theatre - Playwriting is a vital and ascendant MFA program offered at University of Texas at Austin situated in a vibrant and non-traditional theatre city. This acclaimed three-year program combines a rigorous immersion in the tactical craft of playwriting with a bold and aesthetically diverse embrace of collaborative theatre models.

The Theatre M.A. at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive postgraduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This degree focuses on advanced research in dramatic literature and theatre history. Students engage in intensive scholarly training designed to prepare them for diverse roles in the arts sector.

The MFA in Dramaturgy at The University of Iowa is central to the mission of training theatre artists who will create the theatre of the future by building on theatrical traditions of the past. 

The Music - Opera Theater M.M. at the University of South Carolina is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. Delivered through a public study mode, this degree focuses on developing professional vocal, theatrical, and diction skills. Students engage in intensive musical coaching and dramatic training over the course of the residency.

Each year, the Drama and Theatre Department from University Sains Malaysia admits a small group of students who display not only practical creativity but academic capability as well.

The MFA in Acting at The University of Iowa combines rigorous professional training with a highly innovative curriculum.

The English, Drama and Film programme is offered at University College Dublin. With over 160 years of tradition, UCD has been a major contributor to the making of modern Ireland; leading and shaping the development of this nation since its foundation in 1854.

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.

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 Drama, Theatre and Performance Studies M.A. at the University of Toronto offers a comprehensive exploration of dramatic theory and theatre history. This full-time programme provides advanced academic training over a one-year duration, delivered through a public study mode at a world-renowned research institution.

Contribute to the development and creation of new musical theater performances with the Master of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Collaboration in Temple University’s School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.

This Drama programme offered at University of Malaya  focuses on the role of drama and theatre in society. 

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 Musical Theatre Company MA at Leeds Conservatoire is an intensive one-year, full-time programme designed for elite performers. This professional course focuses on collaborative creation and rigorous technical training in dance, voice, and acting, preparing students for the global stage through public performances.

The Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts programme at the University of California, Riverside is a two-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This intensive degree focuses on fiction, poetry, nonfiction, screenwriting, and playwriting, providing students with world-renowned faculty and excellent funding.

This Music Theater degree from Oklahoma City University is intended for students who hold a Bachelor of Music in Musical Theater or Vocal Performance degree from a NASM accredited institution and have the vocal, dramatic and academic potential to succeed in the field. 

Emerson College’s on-campus Theatre Education and Applied Theatre MA program prepares you to use theatre to create learning experiences that transform lives and communities.