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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Part Time
SEP-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Keele University
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Online
SEP-25
6 Years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Online Campus
Online
SEP-25
3 Years
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Research in English and American Literatures, in which Creative Writing is situated, has a long and distinguished history at Keele. Creative Writing has been formally established as a thriving and energetic graduate programme at MA and PhD levels (the PhD programme has been running successfully for two years).
Research in English and American Literatures, in which Creative Writing is situated, has a long and distinguished history at Keele. Creative Writing has been formally established as a thriving and energetic graduate programme at MA and PhD levels (the PhD programme has been running successfully for two years).
Indeed, the University has over the years played host to many eminent writers, most notably the distinguished poet Roy Fisher, who taught in the Department of American Studies (1971-82). The Roy Fisher Prize for Poetry is a poetry pamphlet prize awarded yearly to a student, and endowed by the Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy. Please see below for current areas of research and supervision.
Facilities
Research students in Humanities are supported through the provision of: shared office space, IT equipment and research funding to support some travel and other expenses. Creative Writing students also have access to the Keele Writing Room in Chancellors Building – a dedicated space for all creative writing students. Students on the Keele Creative Writing programme also participate directly in the development and maintenance of the events, publications, workshops and short courses which constitute Keeles vibrant writing culture – typically through opting to gain experience in one of the areas in which writers often establish a secondary income – reviewing, editing and teaching.
UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.
Students require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee given is for 2023/24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 2024/25.
£16,042 per year
Students from EU
The fee given is for 2023/24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 2024/25.
£16,042 per year
Students from International
The fee given is for 2023/24 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 2024/25.