PhD Creative Writing
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This is a research-based course, with 'research' in this context implying everything that is required to bring to completion a novel or substantial collection of poems, as well as to provide a critical/analytical account of the work produced. You will be expected, under the guidance of your supervisor, to demonstrate your skills in handling a sustained creative project, while at the same time establishing a critical framework for your writing. Your research will be closely supervised throughout by one or more core members of the Department’s Creative Writing staff.
Key highlights
- Research centred on completing a novel or substantial poetry collection
- Includes a critical and analytical account of your creative work
- Close supervision by core Creative Writing staff throughout
- Develops skills in managing a sustained creative project
- Establish a critical framework for your own writing
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject
- Master's degree: Merit — 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process).
- Additional condition: portfolio — English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfolio.
Scholarships
AberDoc Scholarship
Tuition fees (up to the UK (Home) rate of £5,006 per annum). A maintenance allowance of approximately £20,780 per annum and access to a travel and conference fund (max. £1000 per annum) will also be provided.
AberGrad Scholarship
A £1,000 tuition fee discount is available to Aberystwyth graduates.
Up to £1,000Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship
UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount; UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount.
Careers this course leads to
- Novelist
- Poet
- Creative writing lecturer
- Editor
- Literary critic
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 Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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