PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Creative Writing

Name: Creative Writing
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The University of Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland

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3 yearsDuration

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Course Overview

The PhD Creative Writing at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Our PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study creative writing at the highest level. Join our community of writers and readers based in a UNESCO World City of Literature. Our creative writing team includes well-published and prize-winning writers of poetry and prose fiction and a dedicated Writer-in-Residence. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Fiction Studies

Advanced Poetry Studies

Critical Theory and Literary Analysis

Research Methods in Creative Writing

Contemporary Literary Practices

The Craft of Revision and Publication

Independent Research Project

Doctoral Thesis in Creative Writing

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	7	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records) Based on subject average, not course-specific.

💰 Graduate Salaries — The University of Edinburgh

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
3 years	£21,000	£27,000	£32,000
5 years	£26,500	£33,000	£44,000

Indicative Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

10%Studying

10%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

95%Professional Jobs

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