PhD Creative Writing at University of Hull

Programme overview

Research degrees in English at MA by Thesis and PhD level, supervised by staff with expertise across literary periods from medieval to 21st-century literature, genre fiction and creative writing. Research is interdisciplinary and connected to the Larkin Centre for Poetry and Creative Writing, within six themes: Medieval, Early Modern, 18th and 19th Century, Modern and Contemporary, and Creative Writing.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: English | Duration: 3 years full-time (up to 12 further months writing up if required); 6 years part-time (up to 24 further months writing up) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Subject-specific research skills and methodology training from the department alongside the University's postgraduate training scheme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree or international equivalent in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Contacting a prospective supervisor before applying is not essential but may be helpful. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard PGR fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time standard PGR fee Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 6 years

Apply through the official page: https://evision.hull.ac.uk/pg-pre-pick.html?course=RPCRWRX

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