University of Gloucestershire

English and Creative Writing PhD

University of GloucestershireDistance Learning (UoG delivery), United Kingdom

Course overview

A research degree in the Humanities offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests and experience. Creative Writing The team has specialisms in the writing of poetry, plays, short-stories, novels and novellas, and in the creative process, creative writing pedagogy, language and style, writing and cognition. There are also opportunities for interdisciplinary work with English Language and Literature, Fine Art or Performance.

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Key highlights

  • Supervisory specialisms in poetry, plays, short stories, novels and novellas
  • Research expertise in the creative process and creative writing pedagogy
  • Staff interests in language, style, writing and cognition
  • Interdisciplinary work possible with English Language and Literature
  • Opportunities to combine research with Fine Art or Performance

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Award

    15% discount off the course tuition fee.

  • Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee waiver deducted from first years tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer in creative writing
  • Novelist
  • Poet
  • Playwright
  • Editor
  • Postdoctoral researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,350 | International: £5,350

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Gloucestershire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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