Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time

English and Creative Writing PhD

University of GloucestershireCheltenham, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
4 Years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Creative Writing
Location
United Kingdom

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Overview

A research degree in the Humanities offers a multitude of opportunities, depending on your discipline, interests and experience. Creative Writing The team has specialisms in the writing of poetry, plays, short-stories, novels and novellas, and in the creative process, creative writing pedagogy, language and style, writing and cognition. There are also opportunities for interdisciplinary work with English Language and Literature, Fine Art or Performance. English Opportunities for research cover E

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: relevant subject · or above

Fees

International students: £5,350

UK students: £5,350

Start dates

Oct 2026 Feb 2027 Oct 2027 Feb 2028

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Distance Learning (UoG delivery), United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Research

Academic

PhD: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field. In addition, some programmes may require work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work. Doctorate: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field, and are required to evidence professional work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work, as relevant. Both PhD & Doctorate: applicants are required to submit a research proposal. See Applying for a research degree for more information.

English language

English level required: All postgraduate research programmes, including DBA and PhD programmes=IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in any other component

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Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire

2 for this level
  • Alumni Award
  • Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
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TuitionGBP 5,350
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 20,736

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Where you will study

Cheltenham, South West, United Kingdom

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