Overview

Key Facts

The Text, Practice and Research degree delivered by the University of Kent covers narrative non-fiction, as well as other forms of creative writing that are not poems or a novel. Our first student on this programme is exploring identity through hip-hop, and will be handing in an album alongside a piece of scholarly research.

All the research programmes enable you to feel part of the vibrant University community, with access to a range of exciting events, research seminars and MA modules which you can take for no credit with the agreement of the convenor. Most PhD students are given the opportunity to teach from their second year.

Programme Structure

Research areas

Eighteenth Century

Nineteenth Century

American Literature

Creative Writing

Medieval and Early Modern

Modern Poetry

Postcolonial

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-05 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-11 00:00:00
Starting 2027-04-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

More details

There is no fixed closing deadline for applications to research degrees. We strongly recommend that you apply no later than 3 months before your start date.

Language

English

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110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Creative Writing Literature View 83 other PhDs in Literature in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and, normally, a taught MA qualification.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5238 GBP / year

≈ 5238 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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