St. Louis,
MO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Scriptwriting in St. Louis United States | Webster University
Webster University
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St. Louis United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
30,530
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Every great movie, theater production, and TV series starts with an engaging narrative. If you love crafting stories, especially for visual media, unlock your creative talents through Webster University's Bachelor of Arts in Scriptwriting program. Our Scriptwriting degree lets you learn from experienced professionals who've made their mark in the entertainment world. Alumni from our program have found success in television, cinema, and prestigious writing competitions.
Through our Scriptwriting BA courses, you'll gain thorough training in creating stories designed for both film and television. Key classes concentrate on writing full-length screenplays (90-120 pages) and television scripts of different durations (30-75 pages). The curriculum also covers vital industry skills like pitching ideas, developing show bibles, and understanding film business operations.
In the Scriptwriting degree, you'll build fundamental storytelling abilities and learn to analyze narratives effectively. You'll also gain real-world insights to help you break into the industry and turn your writing passion into a professional path. Join our vibrant creative environment where you'll work alongside skilled directors and cinematographers who can transform your written words into compelling visual stories.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A completed online application for undergraduate admission. Students may submit the University's institutional application or The Common Application. Equal consideration is given to both during the admission review.
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
An official high school transcript and external exams (if applicable in applicant's home country). All transcripts issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.
Proof of English language proficiency. See English Language Proficiency section below for approved methods.
A 300- to 500-word essay on a topic of the student's choice, such as a special interest, significant experience or notable achievement.
Strong consideration will be given to applicants who have achieved a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (equivalent) or better (on a 4.0 scale) on all previous academic work.
Successful completion of the ELS Language Center's for Academic Purposes or ELS Language Center Level 112 (must have valid ELS 112 Certificate of Completion).
Successful completion of the University of Central Florida's Center for Multilingual Multicultural Studies (CMMS) Intensive English Program (must have valid completion certificate).
Successfully meeting the requirements for one of the following tests within the last two years:
TOEFL: iBT: 80
TOEFL: pBT: 550
IELTS: Academic: 6.0
Duolingo: 110
Pearson: 53
Cambridge Academic English: 169
Password: 6.0
GTEC: 1201
iTEP: 3.7
SAT's English-based Reading and Writing Score: 450
ACT composite score: 23
Tuition
USD
30,530