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Creative Writing PhD

Lancaster University

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Lancaster University

Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Lancaster University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    03-OCT-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Why Lancaster?

Study online or join us on campus to be close to the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many writers since

Benefit from our supervisory strengths in contemporary poetry, fiction, creative-critical writing, creative non-fiction and script writing

Complete a significant creative writing project, whether you want to craft a novel or create an entire script

Be inspired by our rich programme of literary events on campus, online, and in the city鈥檚 historic Castle Quarter

Join a vibrant, supportive community of PhD students working across a range of literacy genres and research projects

We have a team of award-winning novelists, poets and playwrights with the expertise and experience to bring your creative project to life. Our staff have a range of impressive accolades including the BBC National Short Story Award, Waterstones鈥� Children鈥檚 Book Prize and Pigott Poetry Prize.

Your unique project

Wondering what a PhD in creative writing looks like? It depends what project you decide to work on. Typically, we would expect a critical writing piece around 20,000 words long and a creative writing piece of around 60-80,000 words. Your creative work can be an extract or a complete piece or collection of prose fiction/non-fiction, a collection of poetry, or a completed script for stage, screen or audio. These are examples; we鈥檙e happy to discuss other forms and unique projects with you.

Finding the right supervisor is key to your success as they鈥檒l act as a critical friend. We expect you to already have one in mind while completing your application and to contact them before submitting your application. Most students have one or two supervisors, but you might have more depending on the nature of your project.

Online or on campus?

Our pioneering virtual learning and research facilities mean you can study from anywhere in the world. Our campus students enjoy a lively programme of departmental events and both distance and campus students meet in termly Work in Progress sessions.

If you haven鈥檛 studied a Master鈥檚 in Creative Writing at Lancaster, you鈥檒l need to complete the core Creative Writing module Research Methods and Professional Practice. You can take this module in person or online.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

拢 21,920per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

Lancaster University

  • University League Table

    10th

  • Campus address

    Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 4YW, England

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Lancaster's community consists of students from over 100 countries, giving students the chance to make lifelong connections that cross borders and cultures.
The university offers wellbeing, financial, careers and visa application support for international students.
Multiple international societies help bring people together to celebrate and share culture.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Creative Writing

    6th out of 50

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    151 71%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    10th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    30th

    12

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