PhD Studentship: Literary Practice
Pursue a practice-based doctorate in creative writing under the guidance of award-winning authors.
Best for:Best for creative writers seeking to formalize their practice within an academic framework.
Overview
The Warwick Writing Programme offers a unique PhD in Literary Practice, designed for writers who wish to develop a substantial creative project alongside a critical component. Candidates will work under the supervision of established, prize-winning authors to produce a novel, poetry collection, or work of creative non-fiction. The programme emphasizes the integration of creative output with rigorous academic reflection on literary traditions and intellectual contexts. Students benefit from a vibrant research community, specialized library support, and access to a wide range of academic resources at a world-leading university.
What you'll do
- Compose an original creative work such as a novel, poetry collection, or creative non-fiction.
- Develop a critical essay that situates the creative work within its cultural and intellectual context.
- Integrate creative and critical components into a cohesive doctoral-standard thesis.
- Participate in regular supervisory meetings to discuss progress and receive feedback.
- Engage with the academic community through research skills modules, seminars, and departmental events.
- Utilize library resources to support the research and contextualization of the creative project.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency required.
Instruction: English
- Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality creative writing.
- Capacity for critical reflection and academic research.
- Ability to work independently on a long-term creative project.
- Commitment to participating in an academic research environment.
- Must be able to commit to the required duration of study (3-4 years full-time or up to 7 years part-time).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Interested candidates should visit the Warwick Writing Programme website for specific application instructions and requirements. Prospective students are encouraged to review the PhD in Literary Practice guidelines before submitting their application.
- Creative writing sample
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
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