MFA: Script & Screenwriting – Feature Film

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Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film

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Explore How to Write for Full-Length Films with Liberty’s Script and Screenwriting Master’s Degree – Feature Film

If you want to unleash your creative writing talent and make your mark on the world of storytelling, then Liberty’s Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film degree online may be right for you! This program seeks to equip competent film professionals who can model biblical ethics in the world of cinema.

Throughout this online MFA degree, you can explore how to craft scripts that challenge mainstream entertainment and represent Christian values – without compromising excellent storytelling. As you delve into character development, dialogue crafting, and plot construction, you can become better prepared to develop and polish your own screenplays for short and full-length films. In fact, you will produce a full feature-length screenplay during your time in the program – enabling you to build your portfolio and start writing for the big screen even before you graduate.

Partner with us and join an academic community where creativity knows no bounds, and storytelling steals the spotlight. Our industry-proven faculty are excited to come alongside you as you put your skills to the test!

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Degree?

  • Fundamentals of story and character development
  • Philosophical interpretation of films
  • Skills for writing both short and full-length films
  • The business side of the film industry
  • Visual storytelling

By pursuing the feature film specialization, you’ll have the opportunity to watch a variety of films, read several screenplays, and write your own screenplays using what you’ve learned in the program. You’ll also receive feedback and critique from your professors and peers, with the goal of helping you grow as a writer and develop a polished finished product.

Additionally, you’ll have the flexibility to mix and match elective courses in areas such as documentary writing, animation storytelling, writing for network/cable, book-to-film adaptations, and screenplay coverage writing. That way, you can expand your skill set and explore your unique passions.

Potential Careers for MFA in Script and Screenwriting Degree Online Graduates

  • Arts management personnel
  • College professor
  • Consultant
  • Copywriter
  • Director
  • Producer
  • Screenwriter
  • Script doctor
  • Script editor
  • Studio executive

Benefits of Pursuing Your MFA in Script and Screenwriting – Feature Film Degree Online with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • The majority of tuition for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs has not increased in 9 years. While many other online colleges have raised tuition, Liberty has been able to keep costs low as a nonprofit university.
  • Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
  • Put your skills to the test as you write screenplays for both short and feature films.
  • Pursue opportunities to submit your script work to festivals and competitions.
  • Bolster your writing expertise as your instructors and peers evaluate your work to help you develop a professional, polished finished product.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits:

  • Tuition discounts – $275 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder (less than $625 per course)
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

 

Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.
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Credit Hours

SACSCOC

Class Type

100% online, 8-week courses

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Transfer Credits

Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total

Next Start Date

Jun 23, 2025

Accreditation

Liberty University is accredited by SACSCOC

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Our residential campus ranked among Niche.com’s Top 5 College Campuses in America. That commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well.

No tuition increase for 9 years

We want to help you pursue your goals – so while tuition rates at most universities have continued to increase over the years, the majority of our rates haven’t.

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