Creative and Critical Writing (PhD) 36 months PHD Programme By Cardiff University |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

English Language and LiteratureMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD programme at Cardiff caters to individuals keen to join a thriving community of writers—from novelists and memoirists to poets and scriptwriters—all of whom share the common purpose of immersing themselves in the composition of a substantial piece of creative research.

The programme includes a compulsory critical element in which students relate the creative work they produce to its wider critical and cultural contexts and evaluate the conceptual and theoretical contribution the work represents.

Programme overview

Main Subject

English Language and Literature

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

The PhD programme at Cardiff caters to individuals keen to join a thriving community of writers—from novelists and memoirists to poets and scriptwriters—all of whom share the common purpose of immersing themselves in the composition of a substantial piece of creative research.

The programme includes a compulsory critical element in which students relate the creative work they produce to its wider critical and cultural contexts and evaluate the conceptual and theoretical contribution the work represents.

Admission Requirements

3.3+
7.5+
In order to be considered for an offer for this programme you will need to meet all of the entry requirements. Your application will not be progressed if the information and evidence listed is not provided.

Applications are welcome from graduates with at least a 2.1 at undergraduate level (in any academic discipline). Emphasis will be placed on the strength and viability of the proposed research project, the availability of an appropriate supervisor and the samples of your creative and critical writing (see how to apply section)

Whilst most successful applicants to this programme will have an MA in Creative Writing, those applicants with professional experience (i.e. evidence of published work) in lieu of an MA can be considered.

Please note that the School requires applicants to undertake an initial review before making a formal application via the direct application system. See 'How to apply' section for further details.

Please note we interview all PhD applicants who fulfil the entry requirements and where an offer is being considered.


English language requirements The School welcomes applications from students outside the United Kingdom. For non-native speakers of English, an IELTS overall score of 7.5 with at least 7.0 in each sub score is essential.

3 Years
Jan
Apr

Tuition fees

Domestic
5,006 GBP
International
21,200 GBP

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