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New York University · Rita & Burton Goldberg Department of Dramatic Writing
A two-year MFA that trains writers in playwriting, screenwriting and episodic television writing, ending in a full-length thesis in one of the three media.
| Field | Classification | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Screenwriting | Broader film degreeA broader film degree whose official curriculum substantially covers this field. | Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
MFA in Dramatic Writing that requires screenwriting and episodic writing coursework and offers a screenwriting thesis. Screenwriting is shown as part of a broader writing degree, not as a dedicated screenwriting MFA.
Source: bulletins.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026We list verified film degrees only — no certificates, workshops or generic degrees with a few film electives. Eligibility rules
ThesisMaster's thesis: an original full-length dramatic work in one medium (play, screenplay or episodic); thesis scripts are discussed with industry professionals.
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| Material | Status | Instructions as published |
|---|---|---|
| Screenplay sample | Required | One complete work: a full-length play (up to 120 pages), screenplay (90-120 pages) or original pilot (25-60 pages), plus a synopsis of up to 250 words.Length: 90–120 pagesSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
| Other material | Required | Brief synopsis of the submitted work, 250 words maximum.Length: up to 250 wordsSource: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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Application deadline
December 1, 2026 · for Fall 2027
Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026| Category | Amount | Basis and year |
|---|---|---|
| All students — Tisch graduate flat-rate tuitionFrom the school's rate table for this level | $41,450 | per semester · 2026-2027Source: tisch.nyu.edu · verified October 12, 2026 |
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