507 Full-time Master's degrees in Drama

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 Master of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Design and Technical Production at Tulane University offers an in-depth study of theatrical design areas with an emphasis on preparing the student for a career in the professional theatre or as a teacher of a specialized field at the university level. 

The Creative Writing - Playwriting M.F.A. at The City University of New York is a personal, two-year programme designed for aspiring dramatists. This public study mode course focuses on intensive workshops and mentorship. Students develop professional manuscripts while engaging with the vibrant New York theatrical scene.

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 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.

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.

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 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 for Social and Civic Engagement programme at New York University is a 36-credit Master of Arts. Available in full-time and part-time study modes, this public course prepares interdisciplinary artist-educators to foster social change through drama in diverse community and collegiate settings.

The Performance (Vocal Arts) MM program offered at University of Southern California is a two-year, 30-unit program consisting of individual instruction, ensembles, cantata and oratorio, pedagogy, vocal literature, music history and electives. A graduate recital is required.

The Theatre (Directing Concentration) degree from Texas State University expands the skills of students, preparing them to work in regional and national theatres and to teach at the university level.

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 Drama, Theatre and Dance course at Royal Holloway University of London is a flexible programme that allows you to undertake in-depth study (both full and part-time), under the supervision of international experts.

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 Theatre programme at Purdue University is a comprehensive Master of Fine Arts degree designed for aspiring professionals. This full-time, campus-based course requires 60 credit hours of intensive study. Students benefit from expert mentorship and high-specification facilities while preparing for careers in the global entertainment industry.

The Design for Stage and Film programme at New York University is a three-year, full-time Master of Fine Arts. This public study mode course focuses on the creative design process for theatre and cinema. Students develop professional skills in scenic, costume, and lighting design within a vibrant New York City artistic community.

The Dramatic Writing MFA at New York University is a rigorous two-year, full-time programme. Students master storytelling across film, television, and theatre through intensive cross-training. This public study mode programme focuses on professional craft, preparing graduates for careers as versatile writers in the arts.

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 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 Master of Arts Program in Theatre at Bowling Green State University is designed to provide students with fundamentals essential for the development of independent thought and expression, ingredients necessary for creative scholarship and artistry in the theater.