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Academy of Art University
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Acting
- San Francisco, USA
- Online
Master degree
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Acting is rooted in a conservatory approach to acting. The program provides immersive training in multiple mediums, preparing actors for film, television, stage, and musical theater productions. Students will hone a diverse set of professional skills in voice, speech, movement, improvisation, classical theater, and audition techniques. Students will graduate from the program equipped with an industry-ready demo reel showcasing the actor’s ability to work in front of a camera with a professional crew on a sound stage. The MFA portfolio will also include a personalized marketing strategy exhibiting the actor’s preparedness to compete successfully in the entertainment industry.


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The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama
MFA Actor Training and Coaching
- London, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
This course does not train actors, but develops a practical understanding of what it is to act, enabling graduates to work as actor trainers and coaches, drama and theatre practitioners, and directors of actors. Students are introduced to the principles and practices behind the training, education and support of actors and performers developing their practice. Teaching methods include tutorials, group seminars and workshops. Practical sessions are designed to enhance understanding of acting processes and skills in pedagogy, together with associated study of contemporary issues of performance including theatre, film and television.


Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU)
Master's in Authorial Acting
- Prague 1, Czech Republic
Master degree
Full time
2 years
On-Campus
English
The Master’s Programme in Authorial Acting is an advanced two-year full-time course taught in English, designed for graduates who wish to deepen their craft in acting, authorship, psychosomatic disciplines and pedagogical understanding.


Manchester Metropolitan University
MA/MFA in Performance
- Manchester, United Kingdom
Master degree, MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
A bridge between undergraduate study and the professional world, MA/MFA Performance allows for the development and consolidation of new creative practices. The MA/MFA Performance is an exciting master's program that offers a practical, versatile, and interdisciplinary approach to performance-making and training. The program provides students with an advanced and practical understanding of current performance practices, drawing on a broad range of artistic and theoretical influences.
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San Diego State University
Theatre Arts, Concentration in Acting, M.F.A.
- San Diego, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
Theatre Arts' Concentration in Acting within the M.F.A. program offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to cultivate professional-level acting skills through rigorous training, performance opportun...


Birmingham City University
Acting - MFA
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Acting - MFA program is designed for students who want to deepen their skills and knowledge in acting. It offers a mix of practical training, industry insights, and creative exploration. Students ...


Yale University
M.F.A. Acting
- New Haven, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The M.F.A. in Acting program offers students a comprehensive training that combines practical skill development with a deep exploration of theatrical art. It emphasizes a balance between individual ar...


Ohio University
Acting - MFA
- Athens, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Acting program is designed for students who want to develop their craft and deepen their understanding of theatrical performance. It offers intensive training tailored to prepare students f...


Kent State University
Acting - M.F.A.
- Online USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Acting program is designed for students who want to deepen their craft and gain practical experience in theatre. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that combines performance training, sce...


West Virginia University
Master's in Acting
- Morgantown, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's in Acting program offers an intensive, comprehensive curriculum designed to develop students' skills in performance, voice, movement, and theater production. The program emphasizes hands-...


Oklahoma City University
Master of Fine Arts In Screen Acting
- Oklahoma City, USA
Master degree
On-Campus
English
The MFA in Screen Acting offered by Oklahoma City University, in collaboration with Goldsmiths University of London, provides rigorous actor training and on-camera experience; impactful industry insight and mentorship; and original narrative content creation - in two of the most important hubs of entertainment, art and culture: Los Angeles and London.


University of Missouri, Kansas City
Master's in Acting and Directing
- Kansas City, USA
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The Master's program in Acting and Directing offers rigorous training designed to develop versatile theatre artists who are proficient in both performance and leadership roles within the theater indus...


Edinburgh Napier University
MFA Acting for Stage and Screen
- Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
English
The MFA Acting for Stage and Screen program is designed to help students develop their craft across various performance styles. It combines practical training with academic study, giving students the ...


University Rennes 2
Master in Performing Arts and Performing Arts Practices and theory of the actor
- Rennes, France
Master degree
Full time
On-Campus
French
his path allows the confirmed actor to pass the competitive examinations to become a teacher in art schools, high school or university; it also opens up to specific trades in the artistic and cultural field: assistant to the director, director, playwright, artistic and cultural mediator, etc.


University of Gothenburg, Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts
MFA in Performing Arts with Specialisation in Contemporary Performative Arts
- Gothenburg, Sweden
Master degree
On-Campus
English
Our programme is for practising artists with an interest in interdisciplinary artistic situations. We examine the artist’s interaction with the surrounding community and aspects related to location and dramatic structure in artistic work. You apply with an investigative project that you develop through the entire programme.
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As a field of study, acting looks at the physical and mental components of this unique artform. This study aims to prepare a student as an actor, whether for stage, screen or voicing cartoons and video games.
A masters is earned after students complete an undergraduate degree program. To obtain a masters, you usually need to complete 12 to 18 college courses that often involve completing comprehensive tests and/or a thesis.