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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Main Campus
Full Time
JAN
3 Years
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The PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study Creative Writing at the highest level. Supported by an expert supervisory team, you will work independently towards the production of a substantial, publishable piece of creative writing, accompanied by a sustained exercise in critical study. The academic staff you will be working with are all active researchers or authors, including well-published and prize-winning writers of poetry, prose, fiction and drama. They include: Dr Jane Alexander - Fiction Dr Lynda Clark - Fiction Dr Patrick Errington - Poetry Dr Miriam Gamble - Poetry Dr Alan Gillis - Poetry Nicola McCartney - Drama Dr Jane McKie - Poetry Dr Allyson Stack - Fiction Kim Sherwood - Fiction Alice Thompson - Fiction Find out more about the programme and our team
A UK masters degree, or its international equivalent, in creative writing, normally with distinction.
We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience. For additional information please refer to the pre-application guidance in the 'How to apply' section.
Students living in
Domestic
£5,006 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£5,006 per year
Students from England
£5,006 per year
Students from Wales
£5,006 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
£27,600 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£27,600 per year
Students from International
Standard single room - 9950 per year
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