Glasgow,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
DFA in Creative Writing in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Glasgow
University of Glasgow
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Glasgow United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
25,290
(c. USD33,744.45)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Our Creative Writing Research programs offer distinctive, rigorous opportunities for established writers pursuing ambitious creative endeavors.
The newly introduced Master of Fine Arts (MFA) and Doctor of Fine Arts (DFA) degrees expand upon our longstanding tradition of providing graduate and doctoral pathways in Creative Writing studies.
These research-based programs blend structured learning components (including literary seminars, practical workshops, and teaching methodologies) with personalized research supervision to foster your creative and analytical development. Both degrees provide focused, supported periods to produce significant creative output, feature chances to instruct undergraduate writing courses, and offer graduate teaching assistant roles in literature classes. The DFA program further enables extended scholarly investigation connected to your creative practice, culminating in a substantial critical essay or project. Participants benefit from mentorship by acclaimed authors like Carolyn Jess-Cooke, Colin Herd, and Louise Welsh, alongside literary scholars including John Coyle, Jane Goldman, and Helen Stoddart.
The University of Glasgow's Creative Writing program operates from the Edwin Morgan Writing Room, equipped with specialized literary resources and media collections. We host an extensive schedule of guest lectures, advanced workshops, and community events. The University Library's contemporary holdings and archival materials, including the Edwin Morgan Papers, serve as vital research assets. Our partnership with the Mitchell Library, among Europe's premier public libraries, enhances these resources. Weekly Creative Conversations during term time bring distinguished visiting speakers to our campus for engaging discussions.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
This is a popular and selective programme.
All applications must follow the standard entry requirements for the College of Arts & Humanities:
First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification (2:1 in the case of UK Research Council supported students)
A Masters qualification or equivalent
In addition, for both our MFA and DFA we are looking for writers to have a preparatory one-year, postgraduate masters in Creative Writing with either Merit or Distinction (MA, MLitt or MPhil) or three publications in respected literary journals or magazines, in the intended genre of study. Compelling equivalencies will be considered.
We also require a 20-30 page portfolio of your writing. This portfolio must include a one-page proposal for the project you intend to undertake on our courses and a short sample (5-6 pages) of critical work, if you are applying to the DFA.
As with standard entry requirements we require two letters of reference. Your referees should include an academic and a creative referee where possible. Where this is not possible, you can provide referees from other areas who can vouch that you are who you say you are and that your work and achievements are your own. It is particularly helpful if these referees are familiar with your writing and can provide references on that basis.
IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27
All applications must follow the standard entry requirements for the College of Arts & Humanities:
First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree or equivalent qualification (2:1 in the case of UK Research Council supported students)
A Masters qualification or equivalent
In addition, for both our MFA and DFA we are looking for writers to have a preparatory one-year, postgraduate masters in Creative Writing with either Merit or Distinction (MA, MLitt or MPhil) or three publications in respected literary journals or magazines, in the intended genre of study. Compelling equivalencies will be considered.
We also require a 20-30 page portfolio of your writing. This portfolio must include a one-page proposal for the project you intend to undertake on our courses and a short sample (5-6 pages) of critical work, if you are applying to the DFA.
As with standard entry requirements we require two letters of reference. Your referees should include an academic and a creative referee where possible. Where this is not possible, you can provide referees from other areas who can vouch that you are who you say you are and that your work and achievements are your own. It is particularly helpful if these referees are familiar with your writing and can provide references on that basis.
IELTS - 7.0 with no sub-test under 7.0.
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27
Tuition
GBP
25,290