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PhD Narrative Non-Fiction: Practice as Research at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Practice-as-research PhD in the School of English, which actively explores crossovers between critical and creative writing. The School received 100% of its research environment and impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021.

Department: School of English  |  Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time  |  Intake: September, January, April  |  Study mode: full-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research is supported by the School's research seminar programme, symposia and the Researcher Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

English language (international applicants): Good level (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Indicative full-time UK postgraduate research fee for 2026/27 given as a guide only; the 2027/28 rate had not yet been set. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January, April

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time, 5 to 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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