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PhD Creative writing at University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Research degrees in Creative Writing supervised by published authors, with specialisation in poetry, fiction, creative non-fiction or hybrid writing. The PhD combines a sustained creative project of around 80,000 words with a critical component of around 25% of the total.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students produce an original creative project alongside a critical component that examines a theme, theory, history or element of craft relevant to the creative work. The MRes thesis is 25,000 words (or equivalent for poetry, hybrid work or screenwriting).

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Entry requirements

Normally a first-class or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent. Applicants submit a research proposal of 1,500-2,000 words including an outline of the creative project and a discussion of the critical component, a 3-5 page writing sample, two references (one academic) and transcripts. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the start date.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Scotland and England, Wales & Northern Ireland rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,950 a year (2026/27). Tuition per academic year, full-time. Source

Duration: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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