Overview

The Creative Writing and Media Arts programme at the University of Missouri - Kansas City offers an intensive professional environment for aspiring screenwriters and media artists. This Master of Fine Arts is designed to help students achieve a high level of technical mastery in their chosen craft while exploring the intersections of literature and media production.

Students in this programme develop the ability to create artistically complete works that demonstrate a sophisticated command of style, grammar, and structural mechanics. The curriculum encourages deep textual analysis, allowing writers to recognise and evaluate complex artistic decisions within various media formats. By engaging with both historical traditions and contemporary trends, participants build a robust foundation for a professional career in the creative industries.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: USD 1351 per credit
National fee: USD 1351 per credit
Local fee: USD 538 per credit

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Screenwriting
Advanced Screenwriting
Documentary Production
Graduate Seminar: Screenwriting
Fiction Workshop
Nonfiction Workshop
Poetry Workshop
Publication Practicum
Graduate Seminar: Creative Writing Prose
Graduate Seminar: Prose Fiction
Graduate Seminar In Creative Writing: Poetry
Graduate Seminar: History Of The English Language
Playwriting
Directed Graduate Studies: Playwriting
Classical Studies
Studies in Digital Humanities
Early Modern Studies
18th-Century Studies
Medieval Studies
19th-Century Studies
Studies in Rhetoric and Composition
Studies in Authorship
Studies in Genre
20th- and 21st-Century Studies
Graduate Study In English
Old English
Teaching Writing: Theories, Histories, Contexts, Practices
Histories Of Writing, Reading, And Publishing
Girls, Literacies, and Print Culture
Theory and Criticism in English Studies

Careers with Creative Writing and Media Arts

Graduates of this programme are prepared for diverse roles within the creative and media sectors. The focus on screenwriting and media production equips students for professional paths in film, television, and digital content creation. By mastering the technical and aesthetic aspects of storytelling, alumni can pursue careers as screenwriters, script editors, and media producers.

The interdisciplinary nature of the degree also supports opportunities in publishing, journalism, and professional writing. Students develop the critical thinking and stylistic skills necessary to work in various industries that value high-level communication and narrative expertise. The completion of a thesis portfolio serves as a significant professional asset for entering the competitive arts and entertainment market.

Programme Structure

Students must focus on one or more of the following genres:

Screenwriting

Documentary Production

Advanced Screenwriting

Creative Writing Workshop

Playwriting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

42 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kansas City, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Media Studies & Mass Media View 258 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

B.A. in English or at least 30 credit hours of English courses

3.0 cumulative GPA and 3.0 GPA in English coursework

Academic information, including institutions attended, degrees earned, GPA, foreign language experience, honors and awards and relevant work experience

Writing sample that demonstrates your writing abilities. Six to 10 pages for poetry and no more than 30 pages for fiction, creative nonfiction, playwriting and screenwriting
Statement of purpose that describes your academic and professional objectives. In a 500- to 600-word essay, discuss in detail your interest in your emphasis area and your experience and goals in the area

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

56742 USD / year

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Out-of-State

56742 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

22596 USD / year

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Living costs

Kansas City

United States

980 - 1596 USD / month

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Funding

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