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Online MA in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting

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Turn your passion for writing into screenwriting skills, and learn to refine plot, scene, character and visual storytelling with an MA in English and Creative Writing with a concentration in Screenwriting from Southern New Hampshire University.

Program benefits include:

  • Median annual salary of $73,150 for writers and authors1
  • Multiple term starts throughout the year - complete your degree at your own pace
  • 24/7 online accessibility - attend class when and where it's convenient
  • One of the lowest tuition rates in the nation

Courses may include:
Screenwriting Fundamentals, Story and Concept, and Fiction and Film. Request degree information now.

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When reviewing job growth and salary information, it’s important to remember that actual numbers can vary due to many different factors—like years of experience in the role, industry of employment, geographic location, worker skill and economic conditions. Cited projections are based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data, not on SNHU graduate outcomes, and do not guarantee actual salary or job growth.

1Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, on the internet, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/media-and-communication/writers-and-authors.htm (viewed Oct. 25, 2023). Cited projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions and do not guarantee actual job growth.

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Our students enjoy one of the lowest online tuition rates in the nation, so you can achieve your dreams at a price you can afford. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.