Creative Writing MPhil, PhD
Newcastle University
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Our MPhil, PhD in Creative Writing offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis.OverviewOur supervision expertise, partnerships and passion for creative writing offers you an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture to immerse yourself in.We offer MPhil and PhD in Creative Writing supervision from a diverse range of experienced writers who are recognised specialists in their field. Areas of expertise ...Read more

Our MPhil, PhD in Creative Writing offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis.

Overview

Our supervision expertise, partnerships and passion for creative writing offers you an energetic, creative and well-resourced research culture to immerse yourself in.

We offer MPhil and PhD in Creative Writing supervision from a diverse range of experienced writers who are recognised specialists in their field. Areas of expertise include:

  • poetry
  • prose fiction, including fiction for children or young adults
  • writing for stage, screen, or radio
  • writing creative non-fiction

We have strong links with a variety of partners, who all provide a wealth of materials, knowledge and opportunities:

  • Seven Stories: The National Centre for the Children's Book
  • Wordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage)
  • Bloodaxe Books
  • Northern Stage
  • Live Theatre
  • Tyneside Cinema

We are closely linked to the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA), which puts you in regular contact with leading national and international creative practitioners. This develops your awareness of the creative, social and cultural issues that impacts and influences creative writing.

Our rich research culture is usually fed by public readings, seminars and workshops by staff, visiting artists and postgraduates. However, this is subject to COVID-19 restrictions. We also jointly sponsor The Newcastle/Bloodaxe Poetry Lectures with Bloodaxe Books. Recent writers include:

  • Paul Muldoon
  • Marilynne Robinson
  • Ali Smith
  • Kazuo Ishiguro
  • Nuruddin Farah
  • Andrea Levy

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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5th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th

Entry requirements

A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field. We also usually expect a master’s degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in Creative Writing or the equivalent in publications/performances.

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£4,712 per year

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The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.

£22,800 per year

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£22,800 per year

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King’s Gate Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland NE1 7RU United Kingdom
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