Overview

At the innovative David Lynch Screenwriting (Online) at Maharishi International University, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the Transcendental Meditation (TM) technique while acquiring the knowledge you need to become a professional screenwriter. The practice of TM will help you grow personally while you sharpen your writing skills and gain access to deeper levels of your creativity, discovering how — as David Lynch says — to catch the big fish.

Unable to relocate? No problem. Our program is structured so that students can complete the requirements of their MFA over two years while balancing their commitments in their home communities.

Learn from industry experts

Past residency instructors and expert guests have included Oscar-winner, producer/writer/director Peter Farrelly (Green Book, There’s Something About Mary, Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal); award winner Matthew Weiner (Mad Men, The Romanoffs, The Sopranos); script doctor and author Dara Marks,(Inside Story); filmmaker Susan Seidelman (Smithereens, Desperately Seeking Susan, Making Mr. Right); television producer Michael Rauch (Instinct, Royal Pains, Beautiful People); screenwriter E. Max Frye (Something Wild, Foxcatcher, The Alienist, HBO’s series Band of Brothers.); award-winning writer Kate Purdy (Netflix series Bojack Horseman, Amazon Prime series Undone, Joe and Kate, MADtv, and Cougar Town.)

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-19 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Fairfield, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 87 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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110

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

3.0 GPA or above for their undergraduate study. Applicants below a 3.0 GPA may still be considered depending on additional qualifications.

Academic record

Enthusiasm for learning

Dedication to developing full potential

Extracurricular activities and/or work experience

Recommendations from teachers, employers, or others who know the applicant well

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19750 USD / year

≈ 19750 USD / year
Out-of-State

19750 USD / year

≈ 19750 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

19750 USD / year

≈ 19750 USD / year

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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