Creative Writing

Overview

You will be working in an environment which supports and encourages the development of craft and participation within a community of writers and scholars.

At this PhD in Creative Writing at University of Birmingham, you will outline, in detail, a specific creative project, for completion within 3 years (full-time), and will also be able to identify critical concerns and interests related to your creative practice.

The creative and critical elements will entail considered independent research and development. For this reason we require a Creative Writing MA, or demonstrable experience in your discipline which should be clearly demonstrated in your application.  The creative document will be an original work of significant, publishable quality which demonstrates an understanding of craft, genre, and form.  The critical document will present a structured and developed argument which demonstrates an awareness of context, and discuss, where relevant, critical and creative processes.

Career

The University's Careers Network provides advice and information specifically for postgraduates that will help you to develop an effective career and skills development strategy, and to make the most of your time with us at the University. The College of Arts and Law also has a dedicated careers and employability team to deliver tailored programmes of careers events and local support.

You will have opportunities to: meet employers face-to-face at on-campus recruitment fairs; attend employer presentations and skills workshops; receive individual guidance on your job applications, writing your CV and improving your interview technique; and access to comprehensive listings of hundreds of graduate jobs and work experience opportunities.