English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing, MA by Research / PhD
- Duration
- 1 - 3 Years
- Subject
- Creative Writing
- Next intake
- SEP 2027Starts in 10 months
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.
At a glance
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Overview
On our MA by Research or PhD in English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing you'll research your chosen topic in depth, guided by an experienced team of expert supervisors. Our MA by Research and PhD programme allows you to choose your specialism in English Literature, American Studies or Creative Writing (any form and genre). We welcome proposals in any subject area, but our team has specific expertise in the following fields: Literature and American studies Modern and contemporary British fiction and/or poetry Literature in translation Theatre history and drama American and African American literature, cultural history, protest and folk music The Black Atlantic Literatures of slavery Race and literature Postcolonial studies Science fiction and Politics The graphic novel Unreliable narration Ecocriticism and literature Literature for children and young adults Creative writing Short story writing Poetry Novel writing Screenwriting and playwriting Life-writing and creative non-fiction Hybrid and experimental writing Representations of mental health Writing for children and young adults Historical fiction Science fiction and fantasy The Creative Writing MA by Research / PhD involves creative practice.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing · or above |
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| Degree | 1st · Subjects: English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
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Standard English language entry requirements - IELTS 6.5 (with no component score lower than 6.0) or equivalent.
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
At least 2 months before intended start (Sep / Jan / Mar intakes); International deadline
Campus
- Preston, United Kingdom
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Scholarships at University of Lancashire
3 for this level- Alumni Loyalty Discount20% of fees
- Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
- Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
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Your offer
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Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
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Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show your tuition and living costs. We help you prepare the documents.