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Writing for Stage and Screen (MFA) at Northwestern University

Northwestern University, United States

Programme overview

The MFA in Writing for Stage and Screen combines an MFA in Screenwriting and an MFA in Playwriting, training students to write for film, television and theatre, including multiple full-length scripts for screen and stage. It is organised around Art, Craft, Business, Vision and Community.

Faculty: School of Communication  |  Department: Writing for Screen and Stage  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

Writers collaborate with MFA actors, directors and designers and complete full-length screen and stage scripts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

How do I create a portfolio that showcases my voice?

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

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