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PhD of Creative Writing
- Birmingham, 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): 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
- Course page entry requirement: Merit in a Masters degree. International applicants use country-specific equivalents listed on the course page and must show English proficiency.
Accepted academic background
Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject, Research proposal and supervisor for self-funded projects.
Documents you’ll need
- Degree Certificates
- Academic Transcripts
- Personal Statement
- Research Proposal
- Academic References
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Review the research degree entry requirements and identify a suitable supervisor where necessary. Prepare transcripts
- Qualifications
- A research proposal and supporting evidence requested for your subject. Submit the research application and respond to any follow-up requests. Accept an offer and complete immigration arrangements if needed.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £24,540 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £35,367 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Birmingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Arts and Law |
| Department | Creative Writing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £24,540 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £35,367 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.

