Creative Writing PhD
University of Nottingham
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OCT-26

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Research overview Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, weve also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events. You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to: • Write for Impact, the university magazine • Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic ...Read more

Research overview Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, we've also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events. You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to:
• Write for Impact, the university magazine
• Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic sessions, magazine, and reading group
• Write or direct for Nottingham New Theatre
• Join the Creative Writing Society: write for Firefly magazine, or share your podcasts and blogs
• Get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor You are also welcome to attend presentations, guest speaker events and reading groups, hosted by our interdisciplinary Research Centres.

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Elinor
23 Jan 23

Halls were a great environment to make friends and find a group of people. The course is wide and very in depth and the lecturers are very good and..Read more

Entry requirements

2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.

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£5,006 per year

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£23,000 per year

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Elinor
23 Jan 23
English with Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
Halls were a great environment to make friends and find a group of people. The course is wide and very in depth and the lecturers are very good and...
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The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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