About the course

This is an innovative and exciting research programme in which you produce a full-length work of narrative non-fiction of 80,000-100,000 words. This can be in the genre of memoir, travel-writing, biography or nature-writing, but will quite likely be a blend of manner, form and mode.

　　Overview

　　Your work will make an original contribution in the field of creative non-fiction and contribute new knowledge within, and occasionally beyond, the humanities. Alongside this you will produce a situating document that contextualises the text’s ideas, placing it within its own practice, precursors and traditions (3,500-15,000 words plus full bibliography).

　　About the School of English

　　The School of English has a strong international reputation and global perspective, apparent both in the background of its staff and in the diversity of our teaching and research interests.

　　Our expertise ranges from the medieval to the postmodern, including British, American and Irish literature, postcolonial writing, 18th-century studies, Shakespeare, early modern literature and culture, Victorian studies, modern poetry, critical theory and cultural history. The international standing of the School ensures that we have a lively, confident research culture, sustained by a vibrant, ambitious intellectual community. We also count a number of distinguished creative writers among our staff, and we actively explore crossovers between critical and creative writing in all our areas of teaching and research. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£54,000

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2024	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2024	Canterbury
Spring (January), 2025	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2025	Canterbury
Autumn (September), 2025	Canterbury
Spring (January), 2026	Canterbury
Summer (May), 2026	Canterbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Kent

A first or 2.1 honours degree, usually in a relevant humanities subject, plus a postgraduate qualification at Masters level. Or, a substantial record of professional achievement as a music/audio arts practitioner, plus a postgraduate qualification at Masters level. In both cases, an acceptable research proposal will be needed. In certain circumstances, the Centre will consider candidates who have not followed a conventional education path but who may have relevant experience in the industry. These cases are assessed individually by the Director of Graduate Studies. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and experience will also be taken into account when considering applications.

　　IELTS - 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in R&W, 5.5 in S&L) TOEFL iBT - 90 overall (with a minimum of 22 in R, 21 in W, 17 in L, 20 in S)

　　

English language requirements

　　7.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 95.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Kent. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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