Scriptwriting and Story Design (MFA) at Toronto Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This uniquely interdisciplinary program nurtures emerging storytelling voices in the art of script-based creative writing for stage, screen and cutting-edge media platforms. The final thesis project is a full script for a feature film, a stage play, television or another form of scripted media.

Faculty: The Creative School | Study mode: full-time | Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

Required courses include Elements of Scripted Storytelling; Script Analysis; Research Methods for Scriptwriting; Writing for Visual Media; Acting and Directing for Writers; Graduate Writing Seminar. Degree components include: thesis, project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Completion of a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline from an accredited institution Minimum grade point average (GPA) or equivalent of 3.00/4.33 (B) Statement of interest Resumé/CV Transcripts Two letters of recommendation Example of written creative work English language proficiency requirement

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

Fall (main intake), with Winter (January start) and Spring (May start) intakes offered by select graduate programmes.

Fall 2027: first consideration date is January 22, 2027 unless otherwise indicated for a programme. Preferred application deadline for international applicants is December 1, 2026 for The Creative School and the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science; the international application closing date is March 12, 2027 unless otherwise indicated. Programmes may close early if applications exceed available seats. The application fee is $110 per programme ($150 for the MBA), non-refundable. Applications are made in two parts: the OUAC online application, then document upload in the TMU applicant portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.torontomu.ca/graduate/future-students/apply/

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