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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