Los Angeles,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MFA in Screenwriting in Los Angeles United States | University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
|
Los Angeles United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
24,509
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The two-year MFA program enables students to specialize in either feature film or television writing, while also offering chances to participate in workshops across both disciplines. Under the mentorship of industry-active faculty with deep expertise in film, TV, and digital media, students gain practical insights. Our program encourages students to embrace creative risks, draw inspiration from diverse art forms to enhance their screenwriting craft, foster an appreciation for international artistic expressions, sharpen analytical abilities for script evaluation, and establish ethical principles for professional growth.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution comparable in standard and content to a bachelors degree from the University of California An overall scholastic average of B 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or better is required IELTS 7.0 TOEFL IBT 87 TOEFL PBT 560 Have at least a 3.0 GPA
Satisfy the University of Californias Graduate Admission Requirements
Complete equivalent to a 4year US bachelors degree Upload the Statement of Purpose
Submit a 12 page document
Upload a CREATIVE PORTFOLIO
Submit ONE of the following options in Script
A FEATURELENGTH SCREENPLAY 90130 page max
First 60 pages of a FEATURELENGTH SCREENPLAY in progress
One DRAMA PILOT and corresponding series bible 1090 page max
Two halfhour COMEDYDRAMEDY scripts each 40 page max
Submit OPTIONAL CREATIVE WORK 10 page max
Submit additional samples of prose short fiction novel in progress etc
DO NOT submit adaptations spec episode scripts or cowritten materials these will NOT be reviewed
Upload Unofficial copies of all Transcripts
Tuition
USD
24,509