UT Austin - MFA in Screenwriting Program

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UT’s nationally ranked MFA Screenwriting program is surrounded by a city in love with storytelling — Austin, TX.

Degrees Offered

2 Year M.F.A.

Concentrations

Screenwriting

Yearly Tuition: $10k to $20k

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Regular Decision Application Deadline: Dec 1, 2021

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