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PhD of Creative and Critical Writing

About the program

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

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.

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.

Upper second-class honours degree or master degree in a relevant subject
Or equivalent
With a research proposal and supervisor (university research-degree entry rules)
Additional academic criteria: Varies by school and programme
Research proposal and a supervisor are normally needed for self-funded applications.

Good honours degree and/or master's degree in a relevant subject (set by each school)

Review the Creative and Critical Writing admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Prepare a research proposal and contact a potential supervisor where the program requires one. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Campus	Cardiff
Faculty or school	School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Department	School of English, Communication and Philosophy
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Cardiff University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Creative and Critical Writing. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.