Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia

University Rank:#711

Drexel University offers the Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting as a full-time degree delivered on campus at its main campus in Philadelphia, United States of America. Taught in English and completed over 4 years, the program equips students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for screenwriting and playwriting and related professional fields. The next available intake begins on September 26, 2027.

About Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting

We are storytellers at heart, connecting to the world around us through the tales we tell. The Screenwriting & Playwriting Program launches students in the discipline of writing for production: storytelling for filmed entertainment, the theater stage, and digital delivery. Whether you want to write blockbuster films, a two-hander for a black-box venue, or an episodic web series, the Program will guide you with our hands-on approach to instruction in small, intimate classes. You'll graduate with the skills, experience, and confidence to pursue a career in a rewarding and competitive field.

Students acquire the essential skills of dramatic storytelling and professional best practices, then apply those abilities to the creation of scripts that tell their own uniquely compelling stories. The challenging curriculum offers multiple opportunities to see your work produced on both stage and screen and Drexel's pioneering co-op affords hands-on experience in the field, working alongside professional artists. The Screenwriting & Playwriting Program marks the beginning of the lifelong process of developing a writer's voice, a voice capable of narrating the story of our lives.

The Screenwriting and Playwriting program offers a minor in Screenwriting and a minor in Playwriting.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel University

Entry Requirements

Current High School Students

Official transcript from years 9, 10, and 11. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation.

High School Graduates

Official final transcript from years 9, 10, 11, and 12. If the transcript is issued in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by an English translation. An official copy of the General Secondary Examination results (Tawjihi) in Arabic and in English.

English Requirements

PTEMin 53
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting

Dramatic writing is writing for production–work intended for performance on the stage or screen. These days, "screen" can mean movie, TV, or computer, and the work can be anything from full stage plays to 15-second commercials to video game scripts. As the entertainment industry changes, so do the outlets for our students and graduates.

Co-op Experiences

By working for film and television production companies, theater organizations, entertainment management companies, magazines, advertising and public relations firms, and other professional writers, Screenwriting and Playwriting students gain valuable insights into how the entertainment industry works. In an industry where the process of building a career often begins with a few key contacts, the co-op program gives Drexel students the chance to begin shaping their own professional networks.

Screenwriting and Playwriting students secured co-op or post-graduation positions with:

IM Global
Disney Video Animation
Marvel Comics
Lionsgate Films
Skyless Games
Arden Theater Company
Campbell's Soup
Marvel Studios
SyFy Network
Nickelodeon
Dynamite Entertainment
Prominent Hollywood talent managers
The Playwright's Center
Valiant Entertainment
Sciencefiction.com
Major League Baseball Productions
Panels.net
Voice of America
Fantagraphics
The production office of "Star Trek: Enterprise"

Visit the Drexel Steinbright Career Development Center page for more detailed information on co-op and post-graduate opportunities.

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel University

1. Review Drexel's Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines

Before beginning your application to Drexel, please review our Admission Prerequisites and Application Deadlines.

If you are a returning student who has previously enrolled in undergraduate coursework at Drexel, please refer to the Readmission Instructions for requirements. Part-time and non-matriculated students should refer to the Part-Time Application Instructions.

2. Read the Application Instructions

Be sure to submit all required materials before your application deadline.

First-Year Instructions
First-Year Winter Entry Instructions
Transfer Instructions
International Gateway Program Instructions
Part-Time Instructions
Readmission Instructions

3. Complete Your Application

We accept the following applications:

First-Year Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for first-year students. Please submit either application.

Common Application

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Full-Time Transfer Applicants

Drexel accepts both of the applications listed below for transfer students who wish to apply for full-time programs. Students may only have one active application on file at a time..

Drexel University's Admission Application

Common Application

Nursing Accelerated Career Entry

Note: To be considered for our accelerated BSN program, you must already have a bachelor's degree. To apply for this program, select "Accelerated Career Entry Nursing" as your application. You should not use the Common Application, but instead use the link below. If you do not already have a bachelor's degree or are seeking our traditional BSN program, select "Undergraduate Transfer Full-Time" as your application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

Part-Time Applicants

Part-time and non-matriculated students can apply using the following application.

Drexel University's Admission Application

4. Submit Your Supplemental Materials

Refer to the application instructions for specific requirements.

We strongly recommend that all official transcripts and supporting documentation are submitted electronically to [email protected]. If your school is not able to send official transcripts electronically, please request that official documents be sent by mail or courier service. Drexel Admissions will process application documents received through the U.S. Postal Service and courier services (DHL, FedEx, UPS, etc.), although there is a slight delay in processing these documents. Please allow 3–4 weeks for transcripts and supporting documents sent by mail or courier to be processed. Documents submitted by the applicant via email are not considered official, and therefore cannot be accepted.

5. Check Your Application Status

After your admission application has been processed, you will receive an email that gives you access to the Discover Drexel portal to check the status of your application.

Bachelor of Screenwriting and Playwriting at Drexel University

Drexel University

United States of America, Philadelphia