Creative Writing

Course Overview

The PhD Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This is a research-based course, 'research' in this context implying everything that is required to bring to completion a novel or substantial collection of poems, as well as to provide a critical/analytical account of the work produced. You will be expected, under the guidance of your supervisor, to demonstrate your skills in handling a sustained creative project, while at the same time establishing a critical framework for your writing. Your research will be closely supervised throughout by one or more core members of the Department’s Creative Writing staff. A minimum ielts score of 7.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

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