PhD Creative Writing
University of Plymouth
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This programme is one of the longest running in the UK, with a history reaching back to the late 1990s. Our postgraduate students have had books published in all forms and received many recognitions of excellence, including being shortlisted for The Forward First Book Prize for Poetry, receiving a two-novel deal with Headline, winning the £10,000 Ballymaloe Poetry Prize, and winning the Manchester Metropolitan Novella Prize (Jamie Edgecombe - see his student profile below).We offer a rich and ...Read more

This programme is one of the longest running in the UK, with a history reaching back to the late 1990s. Our postgraduate students have had books published in all forms and received many recognitions of excellence, including being shortlisted for The Forward First Book Prize for Poetry, receiving a two-novel deal with Headline, winning the £10,000 Ballymaloe Poetry Prize, and winning the Manchester Metropolitan Novella Prize (Jamie Edgecombe - see his student profile below).We offer a rich and warm postgraduate culture, based on creative fellowship and scholarly interaction with the other departments in the Faculty. Our award-winning writers include Miriam Darlington (author of Owl Sense, and Nature Notebook columnist for The Times), Ines G. Labarta (The Three Lives of St Ciarán, a novel blending literary fiction with speculative fiction, history and magic realism), and Anthony Caleshu (author of The Victor Poems and founding editor of Periplum press).Full time: 2-4 years, Part time: 4-8 years

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50/279
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75th
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Amy
16 Dec 25

The best aspect has been the teaching and the course material. The worse aspect has been the student life, and the city..Read more

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ellie-mae
20 Nov 25

the best would be the general community of the university, and how there is plenty to participate take in with other students. the worst would maybe be the seating at university..Read more

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Masters degree or equivalent from a UK higher education institution in a relevant subject. Applicants normally have to supply a research proposal, personal statement, and occasionally evidence that they are prepared to undertake the proposed project. This may include a portfolio, or a sample of critical writing, depending on their area of study.

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£19,315 per year

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Amy
16 Dec 25
English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
The best aspect has been the teaching and the course material. The worse aspect has been the student life, and the city...
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ellie-mae
20 Nov 25
English and Creative Writing - BA (Hons)
the best would be the general community of the university, and how there is plenty to participate take in with other students. the worst would maybe be the seating at university...
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth’s campus is centrally located within Britain’s Ocean City, perched on the south western coast of Devon...

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