Program Overview
The Writing for Film and Television at Emerson College is a Master programme in Arts & Design over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Writing for Film and Television programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,251 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Boston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Writing for Film and Television programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- writing workshops
- online topics courses
- seminars
- master classes
- workshops and lectures in history
- theory and the art and craft of screenwriting
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.6 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
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- Choose from one of the following:\xc2\xa0Screenwriting: 20 pages of screenwriting comprising short screenplays or an excerpt from a longer\xc2\xa0film or television script (script samples must be accompanied by loglines).\xc2\xa0Fiction: 15 double-spaced pages, short stories, or chapters.\xc2\xa0Combination of Screenwriting and Fiction: A minimum of 12 pages of screenwriting and 8 pages of\xc2\xa0fiction or creative nonfiction.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,251 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,251 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Emerson College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Emerson College
Emerson College
Boston, United States
Emerson College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2014-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-06
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
- Credits 40
