
Drama MA
University of ChesterCreative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
Course overview
If you are seeking the opportunity to focus on the stage or screen as an actor, director, creator or script writer, and would like to step into new and exciting creative territories, this is the course for you. It is carefully designed to help you develop your practice and knowledge at a professional level. Offering expert tuition and exploration of practices, research methods and critical frameworks, you will receive support to realise your creative ambitions, developing your performance and creative skills, theoretical understanding and research interests.
Our modules cover advanced-level teaching in essential theories and practices, performance and creative approaches, technological platforms, areas of research strategy, analysis, documentation and essay writing. During your MA studies, you will undertake either a written research dissertation or a practical project, leading to the production of a substantial piece of creative work (for example, a substantive performance, workshop, lecture or event). The foundation of this course is our belief in artistic development through active self-discovery, enabling you to execute your own highly engaging and creative work.
Key highlights
- Focus on stage or screen as actor, director, creator or writer
- Choose a written research dissertation or a practical project
- Produce a substantial creative work such as a performance or workshop
- Modules cover theories, practices, creative approaches and technological platforms
- Advanced teaching in research strategy, analysis, documentation and essay writing
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Home Students International/EU Students 2:2 honours degree The standard requirement is a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent qualification is required in any relevant discipline such as theatre, drama, dance, performing…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarship
International Alumni Scholarship
Discount is for students advancing from Bachelor’s to Master’s level.
Careers this course leads to
- Actor
- Theatre director
- Scriptwriter
- Theatre maker
- Drama practitioner
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,990 for the full course (2026/27) — More on UK fees | International: £15,500 (2026/27) — More on International fees
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Chester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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