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PhD of Creative Writing
- Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year masters combining writing workshops with one-to-one mentoring.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Creative Writing can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
- Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
- Audience and ethical considerations
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Creative Writing Specialist
- Creative Writing Associate
Curriculum
- Compulsory modules in Creative Prose (20 credits combined)
- Literature
- Creativity and Society (10) and Individual Project Development across two semesters (20)
- A 30-credit creative dissertation in the spring and summer
- 10 credits of optional modules.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area and Merit performance at Masters level (either complete or in process). Consideration will be given to applicants who can demonstrate a significant body of relevant professional experience in lieu of academic qualifications. English Language Requirements IELTS 7.5 with minimum 7.5 in each component Other Requirements Submission of a satisfactory writing portfo
Accepted academic background
Strong bachelor (2:1 equivalent or above) and/or master's degree in a relevant field with a research proposal; identify a supervisor in advance
Language tests
- IELTS 7.5 (no component below 7.5)
- TOEFL iBT 105
- PTE Academic 75
- Cambridge C1 Advanced B 191 per component
- IELTS Academic 7.5
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree Certificate
- Personal Statement
- Academic References
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and the intake deadline. Apply using the postgraduate admissions portal and upload academic records and the supporting documents for your course. Provide English proficiency evidence if required. Follow the admission decision and arrange a student visa if applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,270 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Penglais Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Department of English and Creative Writing |
| Department | Department of English and Creative Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 3 years |
| Scholarship note | Global Citizens Scholarship for eligible new international fee-paying students from 2027/28: 3,000 GBP tuition reduction for humanities PhD study, with qualifying university accommodation support. Applicants must meet the award conditions; certain courses are excluded. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £20,270 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7.5 (no component below 7.5), TOEFL iBT 105, PTE Academic 75, Cambridge C1 Advanced B 191 per component, IELTS Academic 7.5. A portfolio is required.