Overview

Over two years at Screenwriting from University of North Carolina School of the Arts , you will take a challenging progression of courses in feature and episodic screenwriting. You will also study creative producing and film analysis.

Our program is designed to fit the schedules of working professionals who are ready to make a substantial time commitment to a master's program. With careful planning, most of our students are able to work part-time while earning their degrees.

Careers

Graduates of UNCSA’s Screenwriting Program hold titles such as screenwriter, producer and writer’s assistant on major motion pictures, television series and animated films at companies like Pixar Animation, Paramount, and DreamWorks Animation, while others are writing and producing their own independent features. Some of their more well-known recent credits include “Your Highness,” “Pacific Rim,” “Land Ho,” “I’ll See you In My Dreams,” “Mud,” “Loving,” “Clash of the Titans” and “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cinematic Storytelling

International Film

American Film

The Business of Production

The Development Process

Career Strategies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-17 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Creative Writing View 401 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

A completed application signed by the applicant, along with the nonrefundable application fee.

Two letters of recommendation, preferably one from an arts instructor and one from an academic instructor.

Official transcript(s) or previous college work. The documents must bear the school seal or signature of a school

official.

A resume

Artistic statement

Required application documents, as needed by conservatory

Tuition Fee

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International

24399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24399 USD per year during 24 months.
National

24399 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24399 USD per year during 24 months.
In-State

9696 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9696 USD per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Winston-Salem

864 - 1409 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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