Villanova University Master of Arts in Theatre
Villanova University

Villanova University

Master of Arts in Theatre

Villanova, USA

MA

English

Sep 2026

Key Summary

    About: The Master of Arts in Theatre focuses on developing your skills in performance, directing, and theatre production. This program offers a comprehensive approach to theatrical arts, allowing you to engage deeply with various facets of the discipline over its one-year duration. You'll enhance your practical and theoretical understanding through hands-on experience and critical analysis.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as theatre director, actor, production manager, or arts administrator. Opportunities may also arise in education, community engagement, and cultural organizations.

The Graduate Theatre program at Villanova offers a distinct fusion of both academic work and practical experience.

As a student, you will have the opportunity to expand your mind through rigorous academic courses, covering topics such as theatre history, dramaturgy, dramatic literature, theatre criticism and script analysis. In addition to these academic courses, Villanova also offers a number of performance-centered classes in acting, characterization, directing, musical theatre, playwriting and more.

Full-time students take three classes a semester and finish in two years, but it's possible to take classes part-time as well. Semesters are comprised of required coursework and electives of your choosing. You can find more information about courses here.