507 Full-time Master's degrees in Drama

Explore the depths of theater and performance research with Florida State University's Theatre and Performance Research MA program. This immersive program offers a blend of scholarly inquiry and practical exploration, providing students with the tools to critically analyze and contribute to the evolving landscape of theater and performance studies. 

Florida State University's Acting MFA master program is a rigorous and dynamic training ground for aspiring actors. Situated within the vibrant cultural landscape of FSU, this program offers unparalleled opportunities for artistic growth and professional development. 

During the Music, Music Drama - Répétiteur program at Lund University you can reach the highest possible level of artistic and personal expression, and use your specialism to actively contribute to a dynamic cultural life.

Musical Theatre from University of Chichester offers a comprehensive and immersive training experience designed to prepare you for a successful career in the dynamic world of musical theatre.

The MFA in Acting at Northwestern University is an immersive, comprehensive, and collaborative program designed to equip students with the tools and support necessary for success in professional theatre.

The Theatre, Film and Television Studies M.Sc. at Aberystwyth University offers a rigorous one-year research experience. This public study mode programme allows students to engage in cutting-edge investigations across media and performance. It provides a professional environment for advanced academic or practice-based inquiry.

The Producing MFA from California Institute of the Arts CalArts trains creative producers with already highly developed aesthetics, who can recognize and champion original and significant work, and invent new ways to support such work.

The Theatre Directing Master of Fine Arts at the University of Ottawa is a full-time, two-year programme. It focuses on contemporary theatre practice within a unique bilingual and bicultural environment. Students develop professional artistic skills through public study modes, production work, and a dedicated practicum.

The Music Performance-Orchestral Career Studies program in the School of the Arts from University of Nevada, Reno allows students to pursue their primary musical interests and gain an education in the track.

The Directing and Design Production M.Sc. at the University of Victoria is a professional graduate programme delivered in a public study mode. This advanced curriculum focuses on practical theatre expertise, offering students intensive training in creative leadership and technical artistry over a dedicated duration of study.

The Design for Theatre, Film and Television - Costume Design programme from Aalto University aims at creating the future professionals for the field of costume design, supporting the development of a dynamic artistic vision and a research-oriented approach for the performing arts and the film and media creative industries.

The MPhil/PhD in Drama at Goldsmiths, University of London, offers a comprehensive research opportunity for aspiring scholars. This degree typically spans 3-4 years for full-time students and 4-6 years for part-time attendees. Students can engage in either practice-based research with a written component or a traditional thesis format.

The Musical Theatre MA at Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama is an intensive 10-month, full-time programme. It offers advanced training in acting, singing, and dance to prepare students for the professional stage. This public course focuses on individual tuition and high-profile performances to launch your career.

The Scriptwriting program at Bath Spa University will help you to become a more adept scriptwriter, able to work across theatre, radio, film, and television. Along with a comprehensive training in key writing skills, you’ll develop your critical thinking, creative dexterity, and coherent strategies for professional progress.

Get ready to work as a professional interpreter in film, television and new formats through practical training in real filming environments and connected with the audiovisual industry with the Screen Acting course at University School of Arts TAI.

The Acting for Screen MA is an intensive actor postgraduate training programme focused on performance in digital contexts, including screen, games, audio mediums, and emerging technologies such as XR, VR and AI. 

The Master of Fine Arts degree in Dramatic Arts (Costume Design) at University of Connecticut provides a highly tailorable program which allows students to follow a path that is unique to their interests and passions.  Students are encouraged to take courses across disciplines and to be pro-active makers and creators.

The Dramatic Arts (Puppet Arts) offered by University of Connecticut requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of core courses in Puppet Arts plus electives from other areas of Dramatic Arts or other UConn departments

The Master of Arts in Theatre and Performance Studies program offered at the University of Maryland is a two-year masters program.  It is a generalist's degree that emphasizes research and writing.

The Theatre Design programme at University of Alberta offers an intensive master level curriculum for aspiring scenographers. This public study mode course focuses on advanced creative practice and technical mastery. Students engage in rigorous artistic development over the duration of this prestigious University of Alberta degree.