Overview

This Theatre - Playwriting program at Columbia University seeks to help each student find their own unique and idiosyncratic voice, and help each play grow into the best version of itself.

It takes a practical approach to preparing graduates for careers as dramatists, by offering courses and experience in the full range of dramatic writing, including television, film, and musical theatre, under the guidance of instructors like Tony© Award-winning composer Jeanine Tesori and iconic TV showrunner Matt Williams.

Because we believe playwrights need to hear their work and see it staged, two years of reading and critiquing student work are supplemented by workshop productions. The third year includes professional development led by the concentration head, with each student receiving a full production of their thesis play, mentored by their favourite dramatist or other theatre professional.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dramatic writing
Television
Film
Musical theatre

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manhattan, United States

Disciplines

Creative Writing Drama View 385 other Masters in Creative Writing in United States

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Schedule TOEFL®

Other requirements

General requirements

Brief autobiography: Approximately 500 words summarizing your life and theatrical experience.
Statement of theatrical and personal objectives: Approximately 500 words describing the theatrical people, places, and principles that have inspired and guided your aesthetic.

Current theatrical resume

One full-length, or two one-act plays

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Out-of-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

77840 USD / year

≈ 77840 USD / year

Additional Details

International Student Fee - $170 Per semester for all international students

Living costs

Manhattan

United States

2638 - 5751 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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Manhattan

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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