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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Full Time
JAN-28
1 Year
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Full Time
SEP-27
1 Year
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Full Time
JAN-27
1 Year
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Part Time
SEP-27
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Part Time
JAN-28
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
MPhil - Master of Philosophy
Newcastle University, Newcastle Campus
Part Time
JAN-27
2 Years
Select a an exam type
Our MPhil, PhD in Creative Writing offers you the opportunity to develop a substantial, original piece of creative work and a related academic thesis.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:poetryprose fiction, including fiction for children or young adults, and science fictionwriting for stage, screen, or radiowriting creative non-fiction, including:memoirbiographynarrative non-fictionessay writingthe literature of travel, nature and placeWe 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 BookWordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage)Bloodaxe BooksNorthern StageLive TheatreTyneside Cinema
A 2:1 honours degree or above, or international equivalent, in English Literature or a related field. We also usually expect a masters degree, or international equivalent, at merit or above in Creative Writing or the equivalent in publications/performances.
Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing – for example, two short stories, six poems or a short script.
We especially encourage applications from students who feel they may face specific barriers in accessing higher education or who belong to groups who are under-represented in UK Higher Education. These include, but are not limited to, first-generation students, applicants from minoritised ethnic groups, applicants returning to full-time education after a break, applicants with caring responsibilities, or applicants with disabilities.
Students living in
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£5,238 per year
Students from Domestic
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£24,400 per year
Students from EU
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£24,400 per year
Students from International
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