MA Dramatic Arts at University of Connecticut

Programme overview

The Department of Dramatic Arts offers a Master of Fine Arts (M.F.A.). The M.F.A. in Dramatic Arts degree is awarded with a concentration in either Acting, Design, Directing, Puppet Arts, or Technical Direction. Additionally, although the Department does not admit students to the University specifically for a Masters of Arts (M.A.), previously matriculated M.F.A. students may apply for an M.A. degree in Dramatic Arts with a concentration in Acting, Puppet Arts, or Production and Design. Campus: Storrs Campus.

Department: Department of Dramatic Arts | Study mode: full-time | Location: Storrs, CT, United States

What you will study

Concentration in Acting requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of acting-studio courses, electives, and casting in Connecticut Repertory Theatre productions. Concentration in Puppet Arts requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of Puppet Arts courses and electives that are chosen with the approval of the student’s major advisor and based on the student’s previous study and experience, projecting intended personal goals and possible employment.

Career pathways

The M.F.A. and M.A. in Dramatic Arts are intensive degree programs designed to prepare individuals for the numerous careers in theatre. Concentration in Puppet Arts requires a minimum of 30 credits, which are composed of a set of Puppet Arts courses and electives that are chosen with the approval of the student’s major advisor and based on the student’s previous study and experience, projecting intended personal goals and possible employment.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School (university-wide): bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution (or equivalent); cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for the degree, or equivalent GPA tests on recent coursework; international applicants meet equivalent standards with official transcripts; individual programmes set additional application requirements and a competitive record is needed.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are submitted online to The Graduate School; the application fee is $75 (non-refundable, paid by credit card). Some programmes set earlier application deadlines.

Apply through the official page: https://gradcatalog.uconn.edu/graduate/admission/

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities