The Screenwriting Arts is a Bachelor degree offered by The University of Iowa at its main campus in Iowa City , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from May 15, 2027.
The major in Screenwriting Arts complements and builds on the longstanding, renowned creative writing tradition at Iowa.
Students will learn practical skills and knowledge needed to become successful members of the screenwriting industry, but also study the history and theories related to screenwriting, thereby encouraging writing and the production of cinema to rise to the level of art.
Name of final diploma/certificate:
Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate)
Minimum average overall grade requirement on core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, language, and social science courses (grade is comparable to U.S. grade of a B or 3.0 GPA):
70/100%
Iowa graduates have a 95 percent job/grad school placement rate within six months of graduation. Our Pomerantz Career Center offers multiple resources to help students find internships and jobs.
Screenwriting Arts majors find employment as writers in the entertainment field, including filmmaking, television, marketing, advertising, public relations, and other related positions that specialize in communicating through words and images.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that occupations for writers are expected to grow by eight percent over the next decade. Related occupations such as public relations, promotions, advertising, and marketing will grow around 10 percent. Students who study screenwriting will be well prepared for entry into these fields.
You can apply through the University of Iowa application or the Common Application (fall session only). We make admission decisions on a rolling basis beginning October 1 (International Application deadlines vary depending on your area of study).
The $80 application fee is non-refundable. No application fee waivers are available unless you will be graduating from a high school inside the U.S.
Within your Admissions Profile in MyUI, upload copies of all required official transcripts from every secondary school (high school), college, university, technical/vocational institute, or professional institution you have attended.
Examine the Country Specific Admissions Requirement List to learn more about the required credentials and minimum academic standards needed for Admissions. Iowa offers college credit for a variety of exams.
See details of our English Proficiency Requirements. If applicable, have the testing agency send us your TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo score.
Our institution code is 1356 for the ACT; 6681 for the SAT.
ACT or SAT is required if:
United States of America, Iowa City
