Overview

In the Creative Writing programme from University of Reading , we are open to proposals that promise originality and are supported by exemplified talent in the chosen form. We particularly welcome creative projects which make use of the University's outstanding archives.

Features

Those include numerous individual author collections, classic and children's literature holdings, and extensive publishers' material.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 69 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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OTE

135

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Creative Writing View 61 other PhDs in Creative Writing in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

76

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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OTE

135

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be accepted to study for a PhD, applicants will normally need to have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 (or equivalent) or a master's degree, in a subject related to the proposed PhD topic.

In some areas of the University (particularly in the arts, humanities, social sciences and business) applicants are normally only accepted if they have a master's-level qualification.

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Tuition Fee

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International

20350 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20350 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Reading

903 - 1382 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.