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Bachelor of Fine Arts - Playwriting and Dramaturgy

Houston campus — Houston, Texas, United States

Study Level: Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration: To be confirmed
Study Mode: To be confirmed
Next Intake: January 2027
Tuition Fee: USD 27,701
Application Fee: USD 90
Scholarships Available: None listed
Post-Study Work Information: Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status: Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The Playwriting/Dramaturgy program offers students extensive practical experience in both disciplines, in a combined approach that is unique in the nation. Students learn not only how to write for the stage, but also for television and film. They build simultaneous skills in research, revision, theatre history and literature, dramatic structures, acting and theatre production. The program also features one-on-one guidance from top-notch faculty, including Broadway playwright and Hollywood screenwriter Theresa Rebeck. It also welcomes nationally prominent guest instructors each year, such as Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks, Tony Award nominee Robert Askins, Rajiv Joseph, Will Eno, Chana Porter, Mickle Maher and many others. There are opportunities to have original work fully produced as a part of University of Houston’s theatre season, as well as an annual 10-minute play festival. Students also participate as dramaturgs for the season’s shows, while taking a rotating series of specialized workshop classes, including Comedy, Realism and Myth and Ritual. Juniors will complete a full-length play with Rebeck. In their senior year, students write either a second full-length play or a TV pilot and series guide as their capstone project. Throughout the program, students become part of a tightly knit, supportive community of theatre artists in Houston’s thriving professional scene. Students have gone on to win dozens of regional and national playwriting awards, internships, and premieres.

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Credential: 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee: USD 27,701
Application fee: USD 90
Deposit required: Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees: Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes: January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline: 2 November 2026
Application status: Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability: Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Houston campus

Houston, Texas, United States

4800 Calhoun Road

Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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About the Institution

Established in 1927, the University of Houston empowers students in their pursuit of learning, discovery, leadership, and engagement. Located in the sprawling Metropolis, the university's premier Tier One campus provides students with cutting-edge programs including undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, distance and continuing education studies. Ranked among the best colleges in America, University of Houston is home to award-winning faculty, innovative research centers, alumni who have become international leaders and one of the most diverse student populations in the nation. The University of H...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.

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