PhD Creative Writing
Aberystwyth University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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The English Department provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics and the National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe. As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis ...Read more

The English Department provides an excellent environment for postgraduate study, research, and creative work. The main University library is well stocked with standard texts and critical works on a very wide range of topics and the National Library of Wales, adjacent to the campus, is one of the UK’s five copyright libraries, holding one of the most extensive collections of books and manuscripts in Europe. As a department that values a stimulating research ethos highly, we place great emphasis on the provision of high quality teaching, supervision and facilities for our postgraduate community. As a result, our postgraduate community is dynamic and thriving. It is very pleasing to note that our graduates secure employment in teaching, academia, publishing and various other professional fields.

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67/279
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15th
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45th
What students say
M
Marine
03 Mar 26

I'm an international student from FRance and I really like Aberystwyth, it's a small town near the sea, we can hike and enjoy the landscapes, the student support is really..Read more

SR
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28 Jan 26

Gorgeous campus, small enough to be an easy adjustment from living in a small town but big enough to feel exciting. All my lecturers are not only knowledgeable but passionate in..Read more

Entry requirements

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications.

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£5,006 per year

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£19,070 per year

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£19,070 per year

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Creative Writing
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M
Marine
03 Mar 26
English Literature and Creative Writing (with integrated foundation year) - BA (Hons)
I'm an international student from FRance and I really like Aberystwyth, it's a small town near the sea, we can hike and enjoy the landscapes, the student support is really...
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SR
Student Reviewer
28 Jan 26
Creative Writing and Film and Television - BA (Hons)
Gorgeous campus, small enough to be an easy adjustment from living in a small town but big enough to feel exciting. All my lecturers are not only knowledgeable but passionate in...
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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