PhD in Literature in Norwich United Kingdom | University of East Anglia

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing ranks among the UK's top ten English research departments (as validated by the 2014 Research Excellence Framework). Pursuing postgraduate studies here positions you within a world-class research environment.

At the heart of our research philosophy lies the belief that exceptional creative writing represents a refined critical discipline, supported by thorough scholarly investigation. Our innovative PhD program in creative-critical writing, blending both creative and analytical elements, embodies this principle. Whatever your specialization—poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or drama—we offer a stimulating research environment and creative community to help you excel in your discipline.

You'll receive expert guidance from PhD supervisors who are distinguished leaders in their fields, while benefiting from the collaborative spirit of your research cohort. Our Creative Writing research community embraces diverse artistic and scholarly approaches, spanning from poetic forms to socially engaged theater, personal narratives to genre fiction, and historical fiction to biographical works. Every creative project developed within our School rests upon a bedrock of rigorous academic inquiry.