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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Creative Writing

Lancaster University
Lancaster, England
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4 yearsDuration
£20,950Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Creative Writing at Lancaster University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Lancaster, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Why Lancaster? - Develop your own writing with one-to-one tutorial support from our many celebrated author-tutors. - Study online or join us on campus to be close to the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many writers since - Study on campus in the University Library’s bespoke Postgraduate Study Space - Benefit from our rich programme of literary events on campus, online, and in the city’s historic Castle Quarter - Make the most of our partnership with The Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere and Lancaster’s city-wonderful based LitFest Our Creative Writing... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Why Lancaster?
Your project
Supervision
Campus and/or online
Events and Support
Prizes
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic58————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,950

per year

Total Course Cost (48 months)£83,800

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

61%Working
7%Studying
14%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-05 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University offers Creative Writing as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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