Cardiff,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Creative and Critical Writing in Cardiff United Kingdom | Cardiff University
Cardiff University
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Cardiff United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
19,450
(c. USD25,952.14)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Creative and Critical Writing PhD Program is designed for aspiring authors looking to produce a significant, publishable creative project. Our MA in Creative Writing serves as excellent preparation for those considering doctoral studies. Cardiff's PhD initiative welcomes writers across genres—from fiction and poetry to screenwriting and nonfiction—who want to be part of a dynamic literary community focused on developing major creative research projects. The curriculum requires a critical component where students analyze their creative output within broader scholarly frameworks and assess its theoretical significance.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.5
Qualification Requirements
Applications are welcome from graduates with at least a 2.1 at undergraduate level (in any academic discipline). While an MA in Creative Writing or English Literature is an advantage, it is not a prerequisite.
You are recommended to email the postgraduate administrator at [email protected] with your research proposal and a sample of creative work prior to making a formal application.
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.
TOEFL iBT - 109
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL6
You are recommended to email the postgraduate administrator at [email protected] with your research proposal and a sample of creative work prior to making a formal application.
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.
TOEFL iBT - 109
International Baccalaureate English A: Language and Literature (first language)- HL6
Tuition
GBP
19,450