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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Full Time
JAN
36 months
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Newcastle University
Part Time
JAN
72 months
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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.
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:
We have strong links with a variety of partners, who all provide a wealth of materials, knowledge and opportunities:
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:
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.
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.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The mentioned fees is for 2023/24 entry. There may be slight increase in 2024/25 year.
£22,800 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£22,800 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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