About the course

The Master of Fine Arts in Playwriting immerses students in a rich learning environment that balances rigorous academic scholarship with a strong focus on theatre production. In addition to classroom instruction and workshops, MFA students have multiple opportunities to see their plays workshopped and developed. In the past few years, our student playwrights' works have been produced around the world. Participation in WildWind Performance Lab, professional new play development experience. Access to guest artists from around the nation. Opportunities to produce plays with BurkTech Players, Plays on Tap and in the annual new play festival, Frontier Fest Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (August), 2024	Lubbock
Spring (January), 2025	Lubbock
Summer (May), 2025	Lubbock
Fall (August), 2025	Lubbock

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Texas Tech University

The successful applicant to a master's program typically has a GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate work. It is expected that a student entering a graduate program has successfully completed certain courses prior to their graduate work. The successful graduate student may be asked to level in courses they have not taken.

　　An interview may be scheduled after application and prior to admission.

　　Applicants will not be evaluated until all of the requirements below have been submitted in the application. The Graduate School will notify applicants when their applications are complete, have been referred to the School of Theatre and Dance for consideration, and when an admissions decision has been made.

　　Official GRE score report, (not applicable to MFA-Design applicants)

　　A required application fee

　　3 letters of recommendation, preferable from sources in the area of theatre

　　Current resume

　　A writing sample (a minimum of 750 words), preferable about an aspect of theatre. PHD applicants: submit 10-30 pages of your best research or academic writing.

　　Statement of purpose for graduate studies.

　　Applicants to M.F.A. programs must submit samples of artistic work in their area of interest. Only materials with return postage will be returned.

　　Playwriting: a ten-page sample of a representative work.

　　79 (internet-based version). The TOEFL score must be received directly from the Educational Testing Service , International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) – The minimum IELTS required score is an overall band score of 6.5 on the Academic version. TOEFL score of at least 213 (computer) or 550 (written) for students for whom English is a foreign language.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Texas Tech University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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