Overview

As partners in the MFA in Playwriting, the Playwriting program and the School of Theatre (SOT) at Boston University want to ensure that our playwriting graduates are equipped for both the academic and professional worlds of the theatre. To that end, the MFA in Playwriting combines a strong commitment to literary scholarship with invaluable, hands-on collaborations with other theatre artists.

Key facts

Our shared goal, while building on the strong foundation of our award-winning successes, integrates faculty expertise in our renowned Department of English (in GRS) with complementary SOT strengths (in CFA) in acting, directing, design, production, and theatre management. Intensive writing workshops incorporating professional actors and directors are coupled with classes immersing each student in dramatic literature, theatre history, and practice. During our professional season of new works, each student’s personal involvement in the theatrical productions is required. Teaching fellowships in the English department are offered along with competitive financial aid and potential teaching assistantships in the SOT.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Drama in Theory and Practice: Social and Political Theatre

Drama in Theory and Practice: Structure and Script

Drama in Theory and Practice: Solo Performance

Playwriting: Writing of Short Plays

Playwriting: Analysis to Inspiration

Seminar: Writing of Plays

Design Master Class for Graduate Students

Directed Study

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

More details

Applications are accepted every two years: 2024, 2026, and so on.

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Completed application for graduate admission to the College of Fine Arts.

Non-refundable application fee of $95.

Upload transcripts from all colleges and universities attended to your application. Please do not send transcripts to us.

CV/Résumé. A curriculum vitae (cv) or resume containing your theatrical experience.

Two (2) Letters of Recommendation from theatre professionals. These may be submitted online using the supplied Letter of Recommendation Form.

Personal Statement: the applicant should provide a detailed outline of their experience, what they wish to accomplish at Boston University, and their career ambitions.

All international students must submit an application and required accompanying documents

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
Out-of-State

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

33382 USD / year

≈ 33382 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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