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Overview
This Creative Writing Research programme offered by King's College London enables talented writers to produce a book-length creative work through sustained independent study, critical reflection, and expert guidance. Combining creative development with structured academic support, the programme encourages candidates to refine their craft, experiment with form, and generate work suitable for publication while building a durable foundation for a long-term writing career.
Key Facts
Based within the Department of English, students become part of a vibrant literary community that includes award-winning novelists, poets, essayists, biographers, and critics. Through workshops, public events, industry engagement, collaborative projects, and teaching opportunities, candidates gain valuable experience connecting with publishers, performers, readers, and fellow authors while contributing to the department’s thriving research culture.
Programme Structure
Research Areas:- Fiction Writing
- Poetry
- Creative Non-Fiction
- Literary Practice
- Narrative Form
- Publishing Studies
- Public Literary Engagement
- Contemporary Literature
- Memoir and Life Writing
- Experimental Writing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
IELTS 6.5
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing Management of Creative Industries View 57 other PhDs in Creative Writing in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
100
IELTS 6.5
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Admission to the PhD in Creative Writing at King’s is based primarily on the quality of the applicant’s creative writing sample and the viability of the project proposal.
- All applicants for the PhD in Creative Writing at King’s should hold a Bachelor's degree with first class honours in a related subject area or an MA or MFA in Creative Writing with a Pass.
- So as not to disadvantage talented applicants from non-traditional academic backgrounds, we may also admit on the basis of the demonstrable quality of an applicant’s writing sample and/or project proposal (subject to successful interview with the candidate). These candidates will be expected to possess an undergraduate qualification.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents29000 GBP / year≈ 29000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents7100 GBP / year≈ 7100 GBP / year
Living costs
London
United Kingdom
1137 - 2157 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing Research.
Available Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Jan 2027
King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship programme (K-CSC)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL)
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Turkish Embassy - Postgraduate Funding
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
ANID/CONICYT Becas Chile Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Egyptian Bureau for Cultural & Educational Affairs Scholarship
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
02 Mar 2027
Joint PhD Scholarships
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
17 Apr 2027
Hans Rausing Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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