Film & Television Writing, BS
The demand for original content is booming—with more streaming platforms, studios and production companies seeking bold, creative voices to tell the next great story. By pursuing a degree in film and television writing at Belmont, you'll learn to craft scripts that engage, entertain and inspire across multiple formats, from film and TV to streaming series and digital media.
As a screenwriter, you’ll collaborate with directors, producers, editors, designers, and actors — bringing your ideas from the writer’s room to the screen. Belmont’s hands-on, industry-informed approach gives you the skills to navigate the complete storytelling process, from concept development and character arcs to pitch decks and final drafts.
Whether you dream of writing feature films, episodic television or scripted web series, a screenwriting degree from Belmont prepares you for a career in the ever-evolving world of screen media storytelling — where your voice can shape what audiences see and feel.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
The Jack C. Massey Career Development Center provides access to assessments and internships and assists students with career exploration. The Massey College of Business has a strong relationship with the business community in Nashville and beyond. Our students benefit from many opportunities to explore career paths and gain experience in the real world of business through internships. During the course of an academic year, more than 100 students from the Jack C. Massey College of Business at Belmont University participate in internships for course credit.
Handshake is a comprehensive career management software program which allows you to access online job listings; upload a resume; participate in campus recruiting; and connect with employers. You must be registered with this system and have an approved resume uploaded to apply for jobs through the system. The CDC frequently sends job alerts via email to targeted candidates based on the profile information you provide.
Focus is a self-paced career guidance tool designed to help with career planning & exploration. Focus will help you:
- Analyze your career planning status
- Assess your interests, skills, work values, personality and preferences
- Explore occupations and career paths compatible with your personal attributes
- Map out your career goals and action plans
CareerShift is a comprehensive online resource, designed to support the #1 request of job seekers: an easy to use web site to conduct and organize their job search. CareerShift's set of tools and applications provide an easy-to-use approach to crack the "hidden job market" and manage the job hunt all in one place. You can: 1) Search, store & record job listings at all publically posted websites, company websites, and newspapers and 2) Get inside contact information immediately, including email addresses, for millions of companies, even alumni, then save and manage your lists. Access by clicking word "CareerShift" above.
PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
While Belmont is test optional, Non U.S. Citizen applicants must satisfy one of these English language proficiency requirements before an admissions decision can be made:
- TOEFL = 80
- IELTS = 6.5
- Duolingo = 105
- SAT = 550 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing or 29 Reading
- ACT = 23 English or Reading
- GCSE = C or 4 on the English language exam
- IB Diploma Programme = 5 on English A or B Language
- Oxford ELLT = 7
- Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English = C1 Advanced
- Cambridge Certificate of English Proficiency = C2
- Gateway English = 475
- Pearson Academic Plus = 58
- ITEP = 3.9
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
175000 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 50 USD