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Master of Screenwriting

California State University, Fullerton

Fullerton, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

An accelerated five-semester MFA in writing for film, TV, Games and comics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts in Screenwriting. Evaluate topics including five semesters. Use appropriate evidence and methodologies to develop and present subject-relevant solutions or research.

Career outcomes

Video Production Assistant
Film Editor
Media Producer
Creative Content Specialist

Curriculum

Five semesters
Three per calendar year. Intensive screenwriting classes for film
TV
Short films and web series
Electives in story generation
Rewriting
World-building
Comics
Games and podcasts
Business classes
An industry internship in each of the last two semesters
A thesis script and Pitch Fest.

Entry requirements

Academic

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma
or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); minimum GPA 2.5 for initial review; programme-specific requirements apply

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

4-year bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (or 3-year bachelor's plus 1-year postgraduate diploma, or 3-year bachelor's plus 2-year master's); programme-specific requirements apply

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 80
PTE Academic 58
Duolingo 110
IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport
prior degree certificate
academic transcripts
English proficiency evidence if required
and a statement of purpose
a research proposal and references may be needed. Confirm specific requirements.

How to apply

Review postgraduate entry and intake requirements for Screenwriting. Prepare prior degree records
academic transcripts
identification and applicable English language evidence. Submit the postgraduate application through the official admissions route. Provide any program-specific portfolio
references or statement if requested. Confirm applicable fees and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$20,200 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Fullerton
Faculty or school	College of Communications
Department	Radio-TV-Film
Teaching language	English
Credit value	36
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	No program-specific international scholarship was independently confirmed; check the institution for current opportunities.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.