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Master of Screenwriting

DePaul University

  • Chicago, United States
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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DePaul University campus

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): 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

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution
  • Official or evaluated transcripts
  • Programme-specific materials
  • No university-wide minimum GPA
  • Some programmes prefer 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Grade/academic selection criteria: No university-wide minimum
  • Some programmes prefer 3.0 on 4.0

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from a recognised institution; official or evaluated transcripts; programme-specific materials

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 53
  • IELTS Academic 6.5

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Previous degree certificate
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Statement of purpose
  • Portfolio of relevant work
  • English language proficiency evidence if required
  • Passport identification page

How to apply

  1. Review the Fine Arts in Screenwriting admission requirements at DePaul University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year$30,741 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusChicago (Loop and Lincoln Park campuses)
Faculty or schoolJarvis College of Computing and Digital Media
DepartmentDepartment of Arts and Design
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value58
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteDePaul University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    March 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jan 2027

    62 days left

  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    15 Nov 2027

    366 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.