M.A. in Screenwriting
Script Your Success Story With Regent’s Screenwriting Degree Program
Creating powerful, redemptive stories excites you. You want your stories to come alive on screen. Our Master of Arts in Screenwriting will increase your writing skills and help you advance in your career as a commercial-level writer. You will learn from award-winning industry professionals how to write for short films, feature films and TV. You’ll master your own visual storytelling style while learning the history of narrative from fable through our contemporary media.
Increase Your Earning Potential
Advance in leadership roles with higher salary opportunities.
Be Mentored by Masters of the Craft
Learn the art and craft of screenwriting from industry experts in the M.A. in Screenwriting degree program.
Sharpen Your Skill Set
Conceptualize all aspects of a film, television or video project.
Display Your Skill THROUGH THE SCREENWRITING DEGREE PROGRAM
Enjoy participating in a directed project that will enhance your portfolio.
Align Yourself With Excellence
Regent is ranked among top national universities by U.S. News & World Report, 2022. Presented from a Christian worldview, the in-demand screenwriting degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
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On completing the M.A. in Screenwriting degree, you can:
- Analyze all the elements that go into a satisfying and socially redemptive story.
- Write for a range of genres, from feature and short films to television programs and plays.
- Develop structural and narrative components for situation comedies and hourlong dramas.
- Learn how to present your portfolio and market your work.
Career Opportunities
- Film/TV Scriptwriter
- Playwright
- Executive Producer
- Copywriter
- Editor
2022-23 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
| Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Session A | Friday, August 12 | Monday, August 22 |
| Session M | Friday, September 9 | Monday, September 19 |
| Session B | Friday, October 14 | Monday, October 24 |
| Session C | Wednesday, January 4 | Monday, January 9 |
| Session T | Friday, January 27 | Monday, February 6 |
| Session D | Friday, March 3 | Monday, March 13 |
| Session E | Friday, April 28 | Monday, May 8 |
| Session F | Friday, June 9 | Monday, June 19 |
Admissions Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
- Submit your application at www.regent.edu/apply.
Step 2: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
- After you submit your application, you will receive a link to complete the required admissions questionnaire.
Step 3: Submit Your Unofficial College Transcripts
- Email your unofficial college transcripts to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Unofficial Transcripts.
- Upon conditional acceptance, Regent University will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution.
- International transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company.
Step 4: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
- Email a photo of your government-issued ID to apply@regent.edu using the subject line: Government ID.
- Please note that all items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Television & Video Production (MFA) | $670 | 6 | $4,020 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $920 | 6 | $5,520 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $950 | 3 | $2,850 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $950 | 3 | $2,850 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Television & Video Production (MFA) | $670 | 9 | $6,030 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $920 | 9 | $8,280 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $950 | 6 | $5,700 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $950 | 6 | $5,700 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
Part-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Television & Video Production (MFA) | $650 | 6 | $3,900 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $895 | 6 | $5,370 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $925 | 3 | $2,775 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $925 | 3 | $2,775 |
Full-Time Students
| Degree | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Average Credit Hours Per Semester | Average Tuition Per Semester |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts (MA) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Screenwriting (MFA) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Television & Video Production (MFA) | $650 | 9 | $5,850 |
| Master of Fine Arts in Acting (MFA) | $895 | 9 | $8,055 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Communication (PhD) | $925 | 6 | $5,550 |
| Doctor of Strategic Communication (DSC) | $925 | 6 | $5,550 |
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (On-Campus Students) | $800 |
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $650 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
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