Overview

The M.F.A. in Screenwriting and Playwriting - Low-Residency program at Point Park University will give you the time, focus and support needed to create professional quality work to apply yourself in the field of your choice.

Learning Outcomes

As part of a community of writers, you can expect to be challenged and meet the following goals:

Complete a portfolio of film, theatre, and/or television scripts, along with outlines, treatments, bibles and pitches in the genres of your choice.

Master the ability to develop stories from your own dramatic point of view through the exploration of personal experiences, values and skills.

Enact a plan of action to utilize your M.F.A. degree in developing a balanced, realistic and engaging career in writing and/or teaching.

Immerse in the collaborative nature of writing for the screen and stage through critical exchanges with mentors, co-writers, directors and actors.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dramatic Storytelling

Writing for the Screen and Stage

Engaging the Audience

Writing Landscapes

Thesis and Presentation

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00

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More details

Rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Personal essay

Creative and professional resume

Portfolio of writing samples not to exceed 25 pages

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25260 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

25260 USD / year

≈ 25260 USD / year

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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