PhD in English and Creative Writing

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Diversity

North America:

5%

UK:

60%

Asia:

10%

Others:

5%

South America:

5%

Africa:

5%

EU:

15%

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$17,000 / year

Overall Cost

$32,000 / year

FAQs

• What funding opportunities are available for research students?
  
  Funding is available through University of Westminster studentships, scholarships from the Westminster Graduate School, and external funding bodies. Applicants are advised to check the university’s website for current opportunities.
• What are the entry requirements for admission?
  
  Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree in English Literature, Creative Writing, or a related discipline. A strong academic record, a clear research proposal, and (for creative writing applicants) a portfolio of creative work are required. Exceptionally, candidates with first-class undergraduate achievement and substantial relevant experience may be considered for MPhil leading to PhD.
• What facilities and resources are available to research students?
  
  Students have access to the University Library, Westminster’s archives and special collections, Graduate School research training programmes, departmental seminars, writing workshops, and opportunities to present research at national and international conferences.
• Do international applicants need to demonstrate English language proficiency?
  
  Yes. Applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English proficiency, usually through IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, or an equivalent qualification meeting the University’s requirements.
• What research areas are available within this programme?
  
  Supervision is available in a wide range of areas including English literature from the early modern to the contemporary period, postcolonial studies, world literatures, cultural studies, gender and sexuality studies, creative-critical writing, life writing, narrative theory, modern and contemporary poetry and fiction, drama and performance, and creative writing in forms such as poetry, prose, and screenwriting.
• What is the duration of the Research Degrees in English and Creative Writing at the University of Westminster?
  
  The PhD usually takes 3–4 years full-time or 5–7 years part-time. The MPhil typically takes 1–2 years full-time or 2–4 years part-time.