Overview

It is the mission of the Dramatic Writing MFA program from New York University to teach students the basics of dramatic storytelling while preparing them for their futures as professional writers. We believe that cross training writers in more than one medium makes them stronger and more flexible writers.

Students in the Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing MFA program will take core writing classes, text analysis courses, production process courses and pre-professional training courses.

Key Facts

In the first year, all graduate students take introductory writing classes in the three mediums of playwriting, screenwriting and episodic writing. By the end of their first year they will have written two of the following three original, full-length works; a full-length play, a full-length screenplay or a full-length episodic pilot. Students will also take text analysis, production, lab classes and professional training classes that complement the writing classes.

In addition to the thesis work, students work on a second full-length project in a different medium.

Second-year students may also take special seminars, master classes, workshop classes and colloquia in which guest speakers from the industry discuss their own work and current topics in the entertainment business as they relate to writers. Students may take an optional internship for credit, which is encouraged but not required.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dramatic Strategies

TV Writing

Screenwriting

Playwriting

Comedic Strategies

Text Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

65 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New York City, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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General requirements

Resume: Please list any published or produced work, and any work experience that is relevant to a writing career.

Personal Statement: In 750 words or less, tell us about your decision to pursue an MFA in Dramatic Writing at Tisch. What about our department appeals to you? How will you benefit from studying here? What can you bring to the Dramatic Writing Department? How has your life experience shaped your development as a writer?

Two letters of recommendation.

Official transcripts from your undergraduate and graduate schools

Creative portfolio.

Tuition Fees

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76646 USD / year

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Out-of-State

76646 USD / year

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76646 USD / year

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Living costs

New York City

United States

1819 - 3968 USD / month

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