Overview

Key facts

In the Screenwriting program from DePaul University you will find your voice in a unique, multicultural university setting as you write short and feature-length screenplays, original TV pilots and episodes, and web series.
And also, you will make your mark producing your own content at the one of the largest studio facilities in North America, then open the door to a career in Hollywood through the School of Cinematic Arts' renowned L.A. Quarter program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Developing the Pitch

Screenwriting

Genre Storytelling

Screen Adaptation

Writing the Television Spec Script

Writing the Feature

Writing the Sitcom

Writing the Episodic Drama

Writing for Film Thesis Development

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

68 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended that show the successful completion of a regionally accredited bachelor's degree with at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale).

Submit a statement of creative intent that will give the committee a sense of how your unique experiences, characteristics, background, values and/or view of the world have shaped who you are and what you want to say as a creative filmmaker.

Submit a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation.

Submit a writing sample.

Submit a sample scene.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33422 USD / year

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Out-of-State

33422 USD / year

≈ 33422 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

33422 USD / year

≈ 33422 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago

United States

1297 - 2491 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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