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Master of Creative and Critical Writing

University of Liverpool

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A three-year PhD producing a full-length creative work with a critical reflection.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Design and undertake an original research project in Creative and Critical Writing. Critically evaluate specialist literature and research evidence. Apply appropriate research methods and ethics
  • and communicate findings through scholarly writing and presentations.

Career outcomes

  • Writing and creative industries
  • Careers support through the Employability and Careers Service

Curriculum

  • Students propose a research area and topic
  • Choose study areas with supervisors
  • Join a Research Centre and take the Postgraduate Researcher Development Programme. They complete a novel
  • Poetry collection or play alongside a critical reflection
  • Defended at viva.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Honours bachelor's degree
  • Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a similar non-UK institution
  • Some courses need a related subject
  • MBA needs about 3 years' management experience
  • International qualifications are checked against country-specific requirements on each course page.

Accepted academic background

Honours bachelor's degree, Normally 2:2 or above (2:1 for a few courses) from a UK university or equivalent from a similar non-UK institution, Some courses need a related subject, MBA needs about 3 years' management experience, International qualifications evaluated by Liverpool

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 88
  • Duolingo 125
  • PTE Academic 61

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificates
  • Personal Statement

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and the international deadline (23 August 2027 for September 2027 entry
  2. 18 December 2026 for January 2027 entry. Some ATAS courses and NHS-linked courses differ). Apply online through the University of Liverpool Application Portal. There is no application fee. Upload school and university transcripts with certified translations
  3. degree certificates
  4. English language evidence and a personal statement. Interview only where the course page says so. Accept the offer in the Postgraduate Application Tracker and pay the international deposit (minimum 2
  5. 000 GBP. 1
  6. 000 GBP if Pre-sessional English is needed).

Other costs

Tuition per year£29,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit£2,000 GBP

Program details

CampusLiverpool campus
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - School of the Arts
DepartmentEnglish
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5 years
Scholarship noteStudents may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    23 Aug 2027

    282 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.