MFA in Playwriting in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University | Lubbock United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 17,698
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting offers students an intensive educational experience combining academic rigor with practical theater production. Alongside traditional coursework and workshops, MFA candidates receive numerous chances to develop and showcase their original plays. Recent graduates have seen their works performed globally. Students participate in the WildWind Performance Lab, gain professional play development experience, and interact with visiting artists nationwide. Additional opportunities include staging productions with BurkTech Players, Plays on Tap, and the yearly Frontier Fest new play festival.


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

The successful applicant to a master's program typically has a GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate work. It is expected that a student entering a graduate program has successfully completed certain courses prior to their graduate work. The successful graduate student may be asked to level in courses they have not taken.
An interview may be scheduled after application and prior to admission.
Applicants will not be evaluated until all of the requirements below have been submitted in the application. The Graduate School will notify applicants when their applications are complete, have been referred to the School of Theatre and Dance for consideration, and when an admissions decision has been made.
Official GRE score report, (not applicable to MFA-Design applicants)
A required application fee
3 letters of recommendation, preferable from sources in the area of theatre
Current resume
A writing sample (a minimum of 750 words), preferable about an aspect of theatre. PHD applicants: submit 10-30 pages of your best research or academic writing.
Statement of purpose for graduate studies
TOEFL - The minimum TOEFL score required is 550 (paper-based version) or 79 (internet-based version).
IELTS - The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version

Tuition USD 17,698

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