Mphil/PhD in Creative Writing and English Literature in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

By pursuing a PhD or postgraduate research degree in Creative Writing and English Literature, you will:

Collaborate with distinguished specialists. Our institution is a premier hub for both creative and critical literary studies. In the most recent national research assessment, 78% of our work was classified as world-leading or internationally significant (REF2014). We rank among the UK's top 10 for research impact in English studies (Times Higher Education).
Select from adaptable study options. We provide both practice-based and theoretical research programs available for full-time or part-time study. Our distance learning option accommodates students with professional or personal obligations that preclude on-campus attendance.
Become part of the prestigious Manchester Writing School. As one of the UK's most accomplished literary institutions, we support creative projects and provide diverse PhD pathways for both emerging and established writers.
Join a vibrant academic network. Located in a UNESCO City of Literature, we serve as a dynamic urban center for literary scholarship and practice, hosting numerous postgraduate and early-career researchers. Our interdisciplinary Center for Creative Writing, English Literature and Linguistics fosters innovative, culturally diverse research.
Participate in cutting-edge public outreach initiatives. Through our Center and Writing School, engage in pioneering public events including lectures, workshops, performances, and film exhibitions.
Receive customized professional development. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Center delivers an extensive training curriculum designed specifically for research students.