About the course

A postgraduate research qualification in Creative Writing consists of an original body of work - normally a novel, or a collection of poetry/short stories - with an accompanying critical element. The critical element will place the creative work in an informed and theorised analytical context.

　　The total assessed word count will be 25,000 words for the MPhil and 80,000 words for the PhD (or equivalent for poetry). The proportion of the creative to the critical work will be agreed by the supervisory team, but in total will usually consist of around 65-70% of creative text and 30-35% of critical text.

　　All postgraduate research students are supervised by two academics, one of whom will normally be a creative writing academic and the other from English Literature or a related discipline relevant to the creative and critical work. As with the traditional research degrees, the final submission will be expected to make 'a substantial and original contribution to knowledge'. For Creative Writing, this means a body of work that contributes in individual, significant and demonstrable ways to current discourses in literature.

　　The relation to such discourses will be articulated in the creative work and conceptualised and explored in the critical element, both are intended to address the same research questions, generating dynamic interplay between creative and critical practice. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
January, 2024	Bristol
September, 2024	Bristol
January, 2025	Bristol
September, 2025	Bristol
January, 2026	Bristol
September, 2026	Bristol
January, 2027	Bristol

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bristol

A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study.

　　IELTS:7.5 overall with 7.0 in all skills

　　TOEFL iBT:103 overall with R24, L22, S25, W24

　　

English language requirements

　　7.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 103.0

　　

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