Overview
Outcomes
At its broadest, the emphasis in this program at the University of Leicester is on trying to comprehend the practice of creation itself - surely one of the most fascinating subjects imaginable.
Creative Writing doctorates lead to a variety of potential career paths. These include novelist, poet, playwright or screenwriter, of course, but there are many related industries that Creative Writing research degree graduates nationally have gone on to work in, including (but not limited to):
- TV storyline writing
- Video game creation
- Journalism
- TV and film production
- Publishing
- Working as a literary agent
- Teaching or lecturing
- Working as a professional stand-up comedian
- Post-doctoral academic research
- Public relations
- Advertising and marketing
- Political research and speech writing
- Arts management
- Content provision
- Tweet writing
- Web editing
- Blogging
- Franchise creation
- Branding consultancy
- Literary and other arts events management
- Intellectual property advising
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Research areas include:
- 20th Century and Contemporary Studies
- Gender and Sexuality
- History of the Book
- Life Writing
- Literature and Adolescence
- Literature and War
- Literature, Art and Film
- Literature, Medicine and Science
- Renaissance and Early Modern Studies
- Romantic and Victorian Studies
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- We have intakes in January, April, July and September each year.
- International (visa) applicant: submit applications at least 3-4 months in advance.
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a strong creative and academic track record - entry requirements are a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution and an MA or similar in Creative Writing and some prior publication history.
- Otherwise, you should have compelling evidence of advanced writing experience, and an awareness of the technical and reflective elements of creative writing practice in an academic environment.
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International
16200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4596 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4596 GBP per year during 36 months.
- International: £16,200 - £18,200 per year
- International fees vary according to the nature of the research project to be undertaken.
Living costs for Leicester
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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