Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time

MPhil/PhD Creative Writing

University of LincolnUnited Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
MPhil: 18 to 32 months PhD: 27 to 48 months
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Creative Writing
Location
United Kingdom
Next intake
SEP 2026

Overview

The Lincoln School of Creative Arts offers advanced research opportunities within the subject of creative writing. This research programme aims to provide training for a career in writing, from fiction to screen and radio adaptation. MPhil/PhD students have the opportunity to be supervised by published writers and to undertake research in areas including poetry, experimental fiction, the short story, the historical novel, television drama, film scriptwriting, and realism. Regular research seminars and postgraduate study groups are designed to provide a stimulating environment in which to discuss and debate work. Creative Writing has strong links within the Creative Arts and with the Schools of Film, Media, and Journalism, and Humanities and Heritage.

Entry requirements

International qualificationsIf you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages : https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 7.0 overall, with…

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall

IELTS 7.0

Fees

International students: £16,900 per year

International: £16,900 per year

Start dates

21 September 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early

Campus

  • Brayford Pool, United Kingdom
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Where you will study

Lincoln, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Study in LincolnEast Midlands

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