The program provides dual emphasis in literature and creative writing, culminating in the dissertation, which combines critical analysis with creative originality. Roughly half of the dissertation is based on original research, that is to say, research contributing to knowledge which enriches or changes the field. Doctoral candidates not only read and write texts as finished products of scholarship in researching their creative work’s literary and historical milieu, but also consider the text as writers create it, then compose texts as writers, a process that goes to the source of the study of literature and of literature itself. This integration of literature and creative writing is reflected in the structure of the dissertation, which introduces the creative work within a context of critical inquiry, bringing together the examination and embodiment of the literary act, a new model of scholarship and creative innovation.
PhD candidates in literature and creative writing must pass the same departmental screening examination taken by PhD candidates in Literature who are not working in the area of creative writing. The exam tests students in various areas of emphasis (British literature, American literature, poetry, prose, etc.) and literature and historical periods as a measure of their preparedness to undertake independent research.
The literature and creative writing student takes 64 units in all, 32 in literature, 24 in creative writing workshops and seminars and 8 units of dissertation studies credits.
Admission Requirements
Requirements for admission to study in the department of English include: scores satisfactory to the department in both the verbal and quantitative General Test and the literature Subject Test of the Graduate Record Examinations; evidence of experience and ability in creative writing, as demonstrated by a creative writing sample; evidence of competence in writing English and interpreting English literature, as demonstrated by a sample of written work by the applicant on literary subjects; a satisfactory written statement by the applicant of aims and interests in graduate work; letters of recommendation from at least three college instructors; and grades satisfactory to the department earned by the applicant at other institutions. This program will accept applicants with BA degrees or transfer students with an MA or MFA in creative writing.
Degree Requirements
These degrees are under the jurisdiction of the Graduate School. Refer to the Graduate School section of this catalogue for general regulations. All courses applied toward the degrees must be courses accepted by the Graduate School.
Graduate Curriculum and Unit Requirements
The graduate curriculum is divided into 500-level foundation courses and 600-level advanced courses. The 500-level courses offer fundamental work in theory and in the history of British and American literatures and cultures. The 600-level courses feature advanced studies in theory, creative writing seminars and workshops and special topics. Although students will normally take 500-level courses leading up to the screening procedure (see Screening Procedure) and 600-level courses thereafter, students after consultation with their advisers may be permitted to take 600-level courses in the first semester of their graduate training.
The student’s course work must total at least 64 units. No more than eight units of 794 Doctoral Dissertation and no more than four units of 790 Research may count toward the 64 units. A maximum of 12 transfer units, approved by the graduate director, is allowed toward the 64 units minimum required by the PhD (See Transfer of Course Work .)
The student will be assigned a faculty mentor in his or her first semester in the graduate program and will be encouraged in subsequent semesters to begin putting together an informal qualifying exam committee. The makeup of the qualifying exam committee may change as the interests of the student change. The faculty mentor and informal qualifying exam committee will assist the student in planning a program of study appropriate to the student’s interests leading to the screening procedure.
Screening Procedure
At the end of the student’s fourth semester (second semester for students who enter with an MA or MFA degree or near equivalent), the student will sit for a departmental examination, which is part of a comprehensive screening procedure. Rarely, and only with the approval of the graduate director and the graduate committee, will a student be allowed to postpone the departmental examination and the screening procedure, and then only for one year. Prior to the screening procedure, the student will be allowed to take a maximum of four units of independent study ( ENGL 590 ), and that independent study will normally be used to prepare for the departmental examination; all other units must be in the 500- or 600-level seminar.
Qualifying Exam Committee
Immediately following successful completion of the screening procedure, the student will nominate formally a five-member qualifying exam committee, including a chair and three other members from the English Department who are in the student’s areas of interest and an outside member from another PhD-granting department. The committee must be in place and approved by the Graduate School at the time the student chooses a dissertation topic, writes the dissertation prospectus and schedules a qualifying examination.
Qualifying Examination
Following completion of course work, the student must sit for a qualifying examination, at a time mutually agreed upon by the student and the qualifying exam committee.
This is a field examination given in the subject of the student’s proposed dissertation research. No less than one month before the qualifying examination, the student will submit to the qualifying exam committee a dissertation prospectus. The prospectus, it is understood, will not be a polished dissertation proposal, but at a minimum it should display a strong knowledge of the subject, much of the relevant secondary material and other contexts crucial to the writing of the dissertation, and should present a workable plan of attack as well as a reasonably sophisticated understanding of the theoretical assumptions involved in the subject.
The qualifying examination will consist of both written and oral portions with special emphasis areas in creative writing. It will focus on the dissertation area and its contexts with the specific format and content of the examination being negotiated among the student and all members of the examination committee. Upon successful completion of the qualifying examination the student proceeds to the writing of the doctoral dissertation.
Dissertation
The final stage of the program is the submission of a creative dissertation that makes an original, substantial and publishable contribution to creative literature: a book of poems, a novel, a collection of short stories.
Foreign Language
PhD students are required to demonstrate proficiency in at least one foreign language. This may be demonstrated by completing a course in the literature of that language at the 400 or 500 level (with a grade of B [3.0] or better) or by passing a foreign language exam that tests proficiency in reading comprehension and translation. PhD students may also be required to demonstrate proficiency in additional languages, as determined by the qualifying exam committee in view of the student’s proposed field of research.
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As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. Our workshops integrate contemporary literature with creative exploration. In addition to poetry and fiction, we offer workshops and literature courses in areas such as nonfiction, travel writing, oral literature and narratology.
Our PhD is a theoretical doctorate: an experience that builds creative thinking alongside critical reading and research. Writers go on to publish novels, poetry collections and critical literary works. They hold tenure track positions at notable universities, edit long-standing journals and are represented by major presses.
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A small community of engaged writers selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants. We accept six or seven writers per year, totaling about 20 writers in the program at a time.
Creative dissertation options that allow writers to spend time working toward a book-length manuscript of publishable quality as part of their time in the program.
Teaching opportunities in creative writing workshops and literature courses as part of the Graduate Teaching Assistant Professional Development Sequence.
Editing opportunities with the Denver Quarterly , a premier journal for American and international poetry, fiction, reviews, essays and cross-genre works.
A core group of actively publishing creative writing faculty, as well as a dedicated group of literary faculty who specialize in areas such as African American literature, Latin@/x literature, Native American literature and Digital Humanities.
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Students in the Creative Writing concentration will complete 90 graduate-level quarter hours.
48 of these hours will be in formal classes (excluding tutorials, independent study and independent research courses).
Non-coursework includes comprehensive exams, dissertation proposal and prospectus, a dissertation of publishable quality that makes a significant contribution to its field, and an oral defense.
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The Ph.D. program is designed to give you a broad, solid foundation in the academic profession, while at the same time preparing you to conduct original, in-depth research or to compose original works of literature. You'll benefit from the guidance of a nationally recognized faculty with a strong record of publication in prestigious journals like PMLA, Philological Quarterly, The Paris Review and Granta.
We make every effort to foster our graduate students' success and help them attain their educational and career goals.
While at UNT, our students have published their work in nationally and internationally recognized journals and magazines, including The New Yorker , Shakespeare and SEL: Studies in English Literature . They have placed books with presses like Button Poetry, the University of Georgia Press and the University of Wisconsin Press. And they have won prestigious awards and fellowships, including grants from the Newberry Library and from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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The Ph.D. program provides dual emphasis in literature and creative writing, culminating in the dissertation, which combines critical analysis with creative originality. Doctoral candidates not only read and write texts as finished products of scholarship in researching their creative work’s literary and historical milieu, but also consider the text as writers create it, then compose texts as writers, a process that goes to the source of the study of literature and of literature itself. This integration of literature and creative writing is reflected in the structure of the dissertation, which introduces the creative work within a context of critical inquiry, bringing together the examination and embodiment of the literary act, a new model of scholarship and creative innovation.
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Requirements for admission to study in the Ph.D. program in Creative Writing and Literature include:
B.A. degree in any area of study
GPA, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable)
Creative writing sample (25 pages of prose or 10-12 pages of poetry)
Critical writing sample (10-25 pages)
Statement of purpose (no more than three pages)
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Creative Writing (Online) PhD
Full-time: 48 months
Part-time: 96 months
Start date: October 2024, February 2025
UK fees: £5,100
International fees: £21,500
Research overview
The University of Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing.
We have expertise in poetry and fiction that range from haiku poetry to digital storytelling. In addition, all our lecturers are actively publishing their work and collaborating with cultural institutions across the United Kingdom.
You can also get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor.
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Course content
A PhD in Creative Writing is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings occurring online (e.g. via Microsoft Teams) and spread throughout the year.
There are no taught credits attached to a PhD, although it is compulsory for full-time students to attend the Arts Faculty Researcher Skills training programme, which is available for online attendance.
Some PhD students also choose to audit masters modules taught by their supervisors where appropriate. This is not compulsory, nor does it involve any formal assessment, and would be limited to modules offered online.
Part-time students
Part-time students are required to take part in all required research training, attend postgraduate seminars where possible, and one postgraduate researcher (PGR) symposium over the period of their registration.
You will complete a written thesis of up to 100,000 words, with expert support and advice from your academic supervisor(s). You will also take a verbal examination called a viva voce, where you explain your project in depth to an examination panel.
A creative writing thesis will mainly consist of your own original creative work. This could be a novel, a manuscript of poems, a collection of short stories, a play, or another form of creative output. Your thesis will also include a critical analysis of your creative work, which you will situate within a theorised or analytical context.
A PhD thesis should not normally exceed 100,000 words in length. It is expected that the creative element would usually comprise 50,000-70,000 words. The critical analysis component will normally be 15,000-30,000 words in length.
What is the thesis pending period?
All periods of registration are followed by a period of writing-up, called the thesis-pending period, when tuition fees are not paid and students are writing up their thesis.
Find out more in the university's Quality Manual .
Progression review
All PhD students take part in progression review assessments to ensure that their project is progressing satisfactorily. A progression review consists usually consists of written reports from both the student and the supervisory team.
All students have an independent assessment interview for their Stage 1 and Stage 2 reviews (end of years 1 and 2 for full-time students, years 2 and 4 for part-time students).
Entry requirements
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2024 entry.
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2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.
Applicants without a masters degree who can demonstrate equivalent expertise should
Qualification
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2:1 (or international equivalent) and a masters degree at Merit level or above.
Applicants without a masters degree who can demonstrate equivalent expertise should
International and EU equivalents
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
For information on entry requirements from your country, see our .
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7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other .
This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.
Additional information
We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world.
For information on entry requirements from your country, see our .
Meeting our English language requirements
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study.
We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience.
If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us .
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications .
This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.
You will be required to provide a PhD proposal with your application, which will set out the structure of your project.
The basis of a good proposal is usually a set of questions, approaches, and objectives which clearly outline your proposed project and what you want to accomplish. The proposal should also clearly demonstrate how you are going to accomplish this.
A PhD proposal should be a minimum of 1000 words. There is no upward limit for proposals, although successful proposals are often not much longer than about 2000-3000 words. You should consider:
The methodologies that you will use in your project (as appropriate)
The necessary resources and facilities you will need to carry out your project
In addition, the proposal should outline your reasons (academic and/or personal) for registering for online study rather than by full or part-time on-campus options. In particular, you should make clear how will be able to carry out your project in your chosen location. The proposal must include evidence of:
Experience and ability to work independently e.g. papers/presentations at professional and academic conferences or publications in professional journals or previous completion of an independent research project, etc
Access to local library facilities (where needed)
Access to suitable IT facilities
Access to online communications, e.g. Microsoft Teams
Access to facilities to support any study-related disability (where appropriate)
It is also helpful to include:
A summary of any further research experience, in addition to your academic qualifications. This could include work undertaken at undergraduate or masters level, or outside the educational system
The name of the supervisor who may supervise the project (see the full list of supervision areas in the school )
Find out more about how to write a research proposal .
You may find it helpful to get in touch with a member of academic staff about your research proposal before submitting an application. They may be able to help you with your proposal and offer support to find funding opportunities in your area.
Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.
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Additional information for international students
If you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) .
These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).
Additional costs
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice .
All students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). Students must also have a suitable desktop/laptop to carry out their research. For more information, please check the equipment advice .
You'll be able to access many of the books and journal papers you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to buy your own copies of core texts. Because some resources may not be available online, the University of Nottingham library offers postal loans for online learners and can scan up to one chapter or article from a book or journal on request. For details on postal loans, see the library website, and for scanning requests, use the dedicated request form .
For students studying elsewhere in the UK, as a University of Nottingham student, you can also access many other university libraries across the country. The SCONUL Access scheme allows you access to the buildings and resources on offer at other UK campuses, so you can study closer to home. For more information on participating libraries and to sign up, check out their main webpage.
Many academic libraries worldwide allow students to become library members. You may need to provide a letter confirming your student status: these can be ordered from the university's online store .
There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans.
Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.
Regular supervision
You will have a team of at least two supervisors. Full-time students will meet with their supervisory team at least 10 times each year (six times for part-time students).
Your supervisors will help you to realise your research project and to guide you through your research. Many students will also attend conferences and publish papers in conjunction with their supervisors, to gain valuable experience and contacts in the academic community.
Professional development
Research students in the School of English may benefit from:
Student-led research seminars and an annual symposium (recorded and/or hybrid for online students)
Research networks created by the research centres and individual research projects
Research council-funded international research exchange visits with leading universities
Co-authorship with members of staff
Dedicated staff-postgraduate reading groups
Support for participation in international conferences and seminars
Postgraduate seminars and conference attendance
A seminar series is run by and for the postgraduate students in the school during term time, which will be hybrid and/or recorded for online students.
The seminars provide a forum for students to share work in progress with staff and peers, to hear from invited speakers, and to explore key academic and career topics in a supportive atmosphere.
Researcher training and development
The Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish.
Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements.
Graduate centres
Our graduate centres are dedicated community spaces on campus for postgraduates.
Each space has areas for:
socialising
computer work
kitchen facilities
Student support
You will have access to a range of support services , including:
academic and disability support
childcare services
counselling service
faith support
financial support
mental health and wellbeing support
visa and immigration advice
welfare support
Students' Union
Our Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer .
There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:
international students
black and minority ethnic students
students who identify as women
students with disabilities
LGBT+ students
SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties.
Where you will learn
Special collections - english phd online learning.
While many of our Special Collections have been or are being digitised, some of the following offering will only available on-campus and would require visits to Nottingham to access:
manuscripts from the 12th-15th centuries and books in Old and Middle English, Old Icelandic, Viking Studies, and runology
the English Place-Name Society library and archive
Hallward Library's DH Lawrence archive (containing Lawrence family papers, manuscripts, first editions, and books owned by Lawrence)
the Cambridge Drama Collection (over 1,500 items including plays and works about the British theatre from 1750-1850)
If your PhD research will require access to these collections, please consult with a potential supervisor about the suitability of the topic for online study.
Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.
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Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.
Graduate destinations
This course will develop key transferable skills, including:
analysis and problem-solving
independent research
information gathering and data management
construction of logical and persuasive arguments
As a result, our graduates enter a wide range of careers. These include:
lecturing, teaching and academic research
specialist archive, librarian, heritage and museum work
journalism, publishing and research
local and central government
social policy
100% of postgraduates from the School of English secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £37,402.*
*HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022 . The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.
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The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
We are proud to be in the top 10 UK universities for research into English, while our ranking of 9th by 'research power' reflects our research excellence
90%* of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4*) or 'internationally excellent' (3*)
100%* of our research is recognised internationally
51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact**
*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis.
This content was last updated on 27 September 2023 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply.
Creative Writing and Literature
Students enrolled in the Master of Liberal Arts program in Creative Writing & Literature will develop skills in creative writing and literary analysis through literature courses and writing workshops in fiction, screenwriting, poetry, and nonfiction. Through online group courses and one-on-one tutorials, as well as a week on campus, students hone their craft and find their voice.
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About Postgraduate Creative Writing
Creative writing extends beyond the boundaries of normal professional journalism or academic forms of literature. It is often associated with fiction and poetry, but primarily emphasises narrative craft, character development, and the use of traditional literary forms.
A PhD level exploration of creative writing is a three-year full-time programme, where candidates delve into the complexities of literary expression, developing their own research and create projects with the goal of making an original contribution to the field.
There are more than fifty creative writing PhD programmes in the UK, and these give candidates a platform to fully immerse themselves in their ideas and take their work to the next level.
What to expect
A PhD in creative writing offers the time and space to develop personal creative methods, combined with advanced workshops, critical seminars, and guest lectures from working authors. Under an academic mentor's supervision, candidates typically work towards completing a novel, poetry collection or screenplay.
Postgraduate programmes such as these often foster a supportive community of writers and scholars, and collaboration with peers is encouraged. Graduates can expect to emerge as confident and aspirational authors, with a developed style and professional aspiration, prepared for careers in writing, publishing, academia, or other creative industries. The degree provides a pathway for making significant contributions to the world of literature through original and innovative creative works.
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Bath spa university.
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University of gloucestershire.
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University of roehampton.
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Bangor university.
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University of essex.
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University of Hull
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University of leicester.
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Newcastle university.
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University of Nottingham
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University of Plymouth
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University of strathclyde.
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University of kent.
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About the PhD Creative/Critical Writing Concentration
UC Santa Cruz offers a concentration in Creative/Critical Writing for Literature Ph.D. students. This is an individualized course of study in which students can write a creative dissertation with a critical introduction or a cross-genre creative/critical project. Our students have completed speculative novels, collections of poems and personal essays, experimental memoirs, biographies, cross-genre work and translations of works of poetry and prose. Descriptions of previous qualifying exam and dissertation topics can be found with student bios here .
In addition to taking critical literature courses, entering students take four graduate creative/critical writing classes (two “Creative Writing Studio” courses and two “Methods and Materials” courses taught by creative writing faculty ). The “Creative Writing Studio” is a mixed-genre class that moves beyond the classic workshop mode to give students time to focus on their creative work in a supportive community. The “Methods and Materials” class is a seminar that examines one form, topic, and/or theme. Students can respond creatively, critically or creative/critically. Past classes have focused on autobiographical experiments, race and the lyric essay, the artist’s statement, and James Baldwin’s sentences.
The concentration works to create community while at the same time gives our students opportunities to join with creative and critical colleagues within and beyond the department and division. There are opportunities for internships, fellowships, and graduate students often introduce and meet with writers through the Living Writers Series . Graduate students can also pursue designated emphases in programs and departments such as Critical Race and Ethnic Studies, Education, Feminist Studies, History of Consciousness, Latin American and Latino Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, and the History of Art and Visual Culture. (A full listing of programs and departments offering a Designated Emphasis can be found here .)
The program also offers opportunities for pedagogical training. Graduate students in the Creative/Critical Writing Concentration have the opportunity to teach undergraduate introductory and intermediate creative writing courses annually.
Although our program is fairly new, UCSC has a rich history of Creative/Critical writers and teachers, such as George Hitchcock, bell hooks, Harriet Mullen, Gloria Anzaldua, Nathaniel Mackey, Angela Davis, Karen Tei Yamashita, and Peter Gizzi.
Graduate Students Describe the Program:
"The Creative/Critical Program facilitates a deep exploration of the critical and intellectual apparatuses involved in the creative process. Prospective students should prepare to excavate their creative practice and process to see how their work speaks to broader critical conversations and how to deepen the questions their work asks and the questions they ask of their work and process. We interrogate connections between ourselves, our work, and the world around us.”
“ What I love about the C/C program, and the UCSC literature department more broadly, is the way it works to break down barriers between the creative and the critical--not just bringing the critical into the creative, but the creative into the critical. It has both helped me to bring a more personal approach--a personality--to my critical writing and more complex ideas to my creative writing.”
“ We practice thinking both creatively and critically and those are often two siloed modes of thinking that we bring together.”
“ In the Graduate Creative/Critical Writing Concentration I've gained mentors, colleagues, and friends who are committed to innovation and pushing the limits of critical and creative writing as we know it. The community has welcomed me with open arms and emboldened me to develop my craft beyond what I thought was possible in literature. Joining this program out of an M.F.A. was the best thing I could have done for my creative practice and my personal and professional development.”
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The Creative Writing PhD at Manchester Metropolitan University
Creative Writing PhD
Distance Learning PhD Programmes
Our Creative Writing PhD is a practice based programme taught by teams of published creative writers and highly regarded literary scholars.
Staff have expertise in fiction, poetry, children’s and young adult fiction, creative non-fiction and scriptwriting. 78% of our research has been rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2014).
Creative PhD Structure
The PhD in Creative Writing (also known as the critical-creative, or practice-based PhD) combines a proposed manuscript (e.g. novel, short story collection, poems, playscript, narrative non-fiction, digital writing) with an element of supporting or contextualising research. The proposed creative manuscript will be volume-length (the natural length of a book, depending on genre). The length of the supporting research will be subject to negotiation with your tutor but would typically be 40,000 words.
The emphasis is not on creating two separate pieces of work, but on integration. Your dissertation will consist of an interdependent project of contextual and practice-based creative work.
Both sections of the PhD should contain work of 'publishable standard', and the contextual and creative elements must make a new contribution to knowledge.
Full time students are expected to work full-time on their research and should not undertake more than six hours of formal duty or paid work in any given week. However, every attempt will be made to provide you with work experience in your chosen field.
Creative PhD Supervision and Research Training
Typically you will be allocated a team of two or three supervisors; specialists in the area of the creative part of your dissertation and in the critical or contextual component. Your supervisory team may also be a member of staff from another department e.g. History, where appropriate.
This is an independent research programme; there are no timetabled classes or modules, but you will need to attend supervision sessions as negotiated with your supervisors as well as specialist courses in e.g. Research Skills and Ethics Training. The frequency of supervisory sessions may vary depending on the stage of research, and whether you are full or part time, but in general these meetings will take place at least once a month.
Subject specific research training might include:
presentation of creative work at a PhD Masterclass Writing Workshop
the submission of a treatment to a publisher, attending one of the many professional events hosted by the Manchester Writing School, e.g. the National Creative Writing Industry Day, which features talks by agents, publishers and writers.
leading undergraduate creative writing seminars
General research training might take the form of:
a series of one-to-one tutorials with a supervisor on the subject of your contextualising critical research, or
the presentation of a paper at a relevant academic conference, or
the targeting of academic journals with material for publication
There is also a Research Training Programme covering various aspects of research development and skills.
Staff and Supervisors
Academic and research staff are featured on the staff profiles page for the Department of English
Areas of Particular Supervisory Expertise
These include Poetry, Place Writing, Gothic Fiction and YA/Children’s Fiction.
An Example Doctoral Programme: The PhD in Children’s/YA Fiction
At Manchester Metropolitan we have expertise in both the critical and creative aspects of writing for children and young adults. A highly regarded team of writing professionals to guide you through the process of writing your novel and thesis:
Dr Ellie Byrne
Dr Chloe Buckley
Dr Ginette Carpenter
Iris Feindt , Graduate Teaching Assistant
Dr Blanka Grzegorczyk
Dr Livi Michael
Dr Muzna Rahman
Alex Wheatle
Dr Catherine Wilcox
Resources for Young Adult and Children’s fiction:
The Manchester Centre for Youth Studies (MCYS) which produces collaborative and interdisciplinary research into diversity, criminal justice, language and wellbeing;
The Manchester Children’s Book Festival (MCBF) with an ongoing programme of events and opportunities to work with children in schools and at festivals;
Former Poet Laureate, Professor Carol Ann Duffy DBE , who has written extensively for children.
Our Special Collections features a Children’s Book Collection featuring 19th and 20th century children’s book illustrations, and the opportunity to work with the Manchester School of Art who offer courses in Illustration and Animation.
An examination team assesses the PhD thesis and conducts an oral examination (viva) of the student. The examination team consists of one internal examiner and one external examiner.
Opportunities for PhD Students
Wherever possible, we try to offer our PhD students teaching, as it is an important part of professional development. The availability of part time teaching varies from year to year, and all candidates for teaching will be subject to an interview with the relevant Programme Leader. Further opportunities may arise in subject-specific areas, e.g. through the Manchester Children’s Book Festival, for work in schools or at literary events.
The university has a vibrant event-culture in which students are invited to participate. Former Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy hosts a series of events at the Royal Exchange Theatre at which selected poetry students read with established poets. And similar events are arranged at the International Anthony Burgess Foundation where our novel-writing students are invited to read with established novelists.
Fees and Funding
Postgraduate Doctoral loans are available to eligible candidates and further information is available at www.gov.uk/doctoral-loan .
Any current studentships are advertised at www2.mmu.ac.uk/research/research-study/scholarships/
10 scholarships per year are available to non-EU applicants applying for Distance Learning PhD programmes within certain subject areas. Please see www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/distance-learning-research-degrees/ for details.
For more information on fees visit our Postgraduate Research page www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/fees/
Manchester Metropolitan University is a member of the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership Consortium (NWCDTP) offers postgraduate studentships across the full range of arts and humanities including Creative Writing. See www.nwcdtp.ac.uk/prospective-students/ for more information.
Key Contacts
Dr Andrew Moor Research Degrees Co-Ordinator, Department of English
Dr Nikolai Duffy Research Degrees Co-Ordinator for Creative Writing
Dr Myna Trustram Research Associate
How to Apply
Please look at this website: www2.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research/research-degree-list/5047.php and click ‘How to Apply’ to go to the online application form.
With your application form you will also need to upload:
Two recent academic references which have been signed by your referee and provided on headed paper from the relevant institution. They must be saved in a format which prevents alteration of the content e.g. PDFs.
A proposal – this should be written using the advice on the application form. You might like to try our online course on ‘How to Write a Research Proposal’ (see below for details).
Copies of your Masters and Bachelors degree certificates, including transcripts of your marks or grades if you are applying for a PhD.
Copies of any qualification you have in English Language, if English is not your first language.
Examples of your work (if requested)
A copy of your current passport.
The Admissions process for research degrees at the University includes assessment of your application form along with your supporting documents and an interview with a potential supervisor. Some applicants may also need to apply for an ATAS certificate (depending on the research subject) and a visa to study in the UK. You should therefore ensure that you apply with enough time to complete this process. The University has 3 possible start dates for research degrees, which are October, January and April.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why would i do a phd.
Increasingly, a PhD is a requirement for an academic career. As creative writing is a relatively new subject in British higher education, in the past academic staff have secured jobs without having doctorates, but this is changing gradually as more and more people complete PhDs.
The indispensable requirement if you want a permanent university job (as opposed to hourly paid teaching) is that you must be a published creative writer of some substance and reputation. It may be that this and a PhD will become the norm, though a successful writer will always be very attractive to departments.
University teaching may appeal to you if you enjoy your research and practice and want to share your expertise. Writers and artists usually find that university departments are sympathetic environments where their practice is valued as research and may therefore constitute part of their role.
You may also want to do a PhD in order to dedicate a substantial amount of time to your practice and to work with experts in your chosen field.
Finally there may be a particular aspect of your research that you want to pursue, and the university provides the best environment you’re your investigative study.
What qualifications do I need to do a PhD?
Our Creative Writing PhD students come from a variety of backgrounds, nationalities and writing experiences, but successful applicants display writing talent and experience, and the ability to engage critically with the contexts in which they write and their own process.
We would normally expect applicants to hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject, or a qualification which is regarded by the relevant Faculty Research Degrees committee as equivalent to an honours degree, e.g. professional qualifications. All doctoral candidates are normally expected to have completes a Masters degree successfully in a field relevant to the subject of their research. An MA/MFA in Creative Writing is an advantage, but evidence of creative writing engagement and achievement will be taken into consideration, as well as evidence of an ability to engage in the supporting research. Candidates holding other qualifications will be considered on their merits and in relations to the nature and scope of the proposed programme of work. Professional experience, publications, or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment may also be taken into consideration.
What is the difference between the MFA and the PhD?
On both programmes you will be expected to complete a creative project (novel, poetry collection) that is potentially publishable, but to obtain a PhD you will also be expected to make an original contribution to knowledge in your chosen field. The PhD incorporates an element of critical, theoretical or contextual argument and research which is submitted with the creative writing. At present, in the UK you are more likely to obtain academic work with a PhD. The MFA is allied to the MA, although it can be taken as a separate qualification. The primary requirement for the MFA is the submission of your creative writing.
Why is there so much emphasis on the academic part of the thesis when the creative is 70 – 80% of the project?
Your creative work will be considered when you apply and in your personal statement you should show evidence of relevant experience in your chosen field. The emphasis in the application process on the contextualising research ensures that you have an original contribution to make and that the research is rigorous and well-defined.
What are the starting dates?
The University has 3 possible start dates for research degrees, which are October, January and April.
How fast can I do it?
The minimum time for a full time PhD is three years. Part time is six years.
How long should the completed project be?
A traditional PhD is not usually longer than 80,000 words and a similar limit is suggested for the PhD in Creative Writing. The balance is typically weighted towards the creative work rather than the contextual dissertation, but this may be negotiated with your Director of Studies.
Do I have to do a PhD in one of the specialised areas mentioned above?
No; in fact it is expected that your own creative work will form the basis of your research and if your proposal is accepted, a supervisory team will be allocated accordingly.
Will I be offered teaching while I’m doing my PhD?
Teaching experience is usually available to all Postgraduate Research Students who would like it. It is not usually available during the first year of study (FT) and will depend on what provision is needed on the English BA programme.
Is there a sample form I can look at?
There are no examples of completed admissions forma available as yet. Please contact Dr Andrew Moor, Research Degrees Co-Ordinator, for a sample pro-forma. [email protected]
You may also like to try our four week online course on how to write a research degree proposal, aimed at explaining the main components of the written proposal.
You can browse the course by visiting the site collectiveonlinelearning.harts.online/register
If you want to follow the course and receive feedback, register by opening the link in your browser, inputting the password r3Gi5t3R and then completing the registration form - fields marked with a red asterisk are required. Make a note of your username and password - you’ll need them for future logins.
Once you’ve successfully registered you’ll also be logged into the site - for that first session at least - and can start the course immediately. There is an FAQ's page and a comments form if you need assistance. At the end of the course, if you want to, you can submit your draft proposal for feedback from our research degrees team.
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Research profile
The PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study Creative Writing at the highest level.
Supported by an expert supervisory team you will work independently towards the production of a substantial, publishable piece of creative writing, accompanied by a sustained exercise in critical study.
The academic staff you will be working with are all active researchers or authors, including well-published and prize-winning writers of poetry, prose, fiction and drama. They include:
Dr Jane Alexander - Fiction
Dr Lynda Clark - Fiction
Dr Patrick Errington - Poetry
Dr Miriam Gamble - Poetry
Dr Alan Gillis - Poetry
Nicola McCartney - Drama
Dr Jane McKie - Poetry
Dr Allyson Stack - Fiction
Kim Sherwood - Fiction
Alice Thompson - Fiction
Find out more about the programme and our team
Training and support
We encourage you to share your research and learn from the work of others through a programme of seminars and visiting speakers.
We have an in-house Writer-in-Residence, annual writing prizes, and a range of opportunities to learn from experts in the publishing industry.
We also offer access to opportunities provided by the Sottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities.
Our postgraduate journal, Forum, is a valuable conduit for research findings and provides an opportunity to gain editorial experience.
Forum: postgraduate journal of culture and the arts
A UNESCO World City of Literature, Edinburgh is a remarkable place to study, write, publish, discuss and perform prose, poetry and drama.
Take a PhD with us and you will be based in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC) in the historic centre of this world-leading festival city.
Our buildings are close to:
National Library of Scotland (where collections include the Bute Collection of early modern English drama and the John Murray Archive)
Edinburgh Central Library
Scottish Poetry Library
Scottish Storytelling Centre
Writers’ Museum
Traverse Theatre
We have strong links with the Edinburgh International Book Festival, which annually welcomes around 1,000 authors to our literary city.
There are lots of opportunities to write and share your work, from Forum to The Selkie, which was founded by Creative Writing students in 2018 to showcase work by people who self-identify as underrepresented.
Around the city, you’ll find library readings and bookshop launches, spoken word gigs, cabaret nights and poetry slams, including events run by celebrated publishing outlets, from Canongate and Polygon / Birlinn to Luath Press, 404 Ink, Taproot Press and Mariscat.
You will have access to the University’s many literary treasures, which include:
William Drummond library
Lewis Grassic Gibbon library
Hugh MacDiarmid library
Norman MacCaig library
W.H. Auden collection
Corson collection
works by and about Sir Walter Scott
Ramage collection of poetry pamphlets
The Centre for Research Collections also holds a truly exceptional collection of early Shakespeare quartos and other early modern printed plays. These have been put together by the 19th century Shakespearean James Halliwell-Phillipps, the correspondence of Thomas and Jane Welsh Carlyle (the focus of one of the major editorial projects in Victorian studies of the last half-century), and the extensive Laing collection of medieval and early modern manuscripts.
You will also have access to letters and papers by - and relating to - authors including:
Christopher Isherwood
Rudyard Kipling
John Middleton Murry
Walter de la Mare
George Mackay Brown
Compton Mackenzie
Many of the University's Special Collections are digitised and available online from our excellent Resource Centre, Computing Labs, and dedicated PhD study space in the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (LLC).
Look inside the PhD study space in LLC
Entry requirements
These entry requirements are for the 2024/25 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2025/26 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2024.
A UK masters degree, or its international equivalent, in creative writing, normally with distinction.
We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience. For additional information please refer to the pre-application guidance in the 'How to apply' section.
International qualifications
Check whether your international qualifications meet our general entry requirements:
Entry requirements by country
English language requirements
Regardless of your nationality or country of residence, you must demonstrate a level of English language competency at a level that will enable you to succeed in your studies.
English language tests
We accept the following English language qualifications at the grades specified:
IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.
TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 23 in each component. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet our English language requirements.
C1 Advanced ( CAE ) / C2 Proficiency ( CPE ): total 185 with at least 176 in each component.
Trinity ISE : ISE III with passes in all four components.
PTE Academic: total 70 with at least 62 in each component.
Your English language qualification must be no more than three and a half years old from the start date of the programme you are applying to study, unless you are using IELTS , TOEFL, Trinity ISE or PTE , in which case it must be no more than two years old.
Degrees taught and assessed in English
We also accept an undergraduate or postgraduate degree that has been taught and assessed in English in a majority English speaking country, as defined by UK Visas and Immigration:
UKVI list of majority English speaking countries
We also accept a degree that has been taught and assessed in English from a university on our list of approved universities in non-majority English speaking countries (non-MESC).
Approved universities in non-MESC
If you are not a national of a majority English speaking country, then your degree must be no more than five years old* at the beginning of your programme of study. (*Revised 05 March 2024 to extend degree validity to five years.)
Find out more about our language requirements:
Fees and costs
Read our general information on tuition fees and studying costs:
Scholarships and funding
Featured funding.
There are a number of scholarship schemes available to eligible candidates on this PhD programme, including awards from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Please be advised that many scholarships have more than one application stage, and early deadlines.
Find out more about scholarships in literatures, languages and cultures
Other funding opportunities
Search for scholarships and funding opportunities:
This programme is not currently accepting applications. Applications for the next intake usually open in October.
Start date: September
Awards: PhD (36 mth FT, 72 mth PT)
Application deadlines
Due to high demand, the school operates a number of selection deadlines. We will make a small number of offers to the most outstanding candidates on an ongoing basis, but hold the majority of applications until the next published selection deadline when we will offer a proportion of the places available to applicants selected through a competitive process.
Deadlines for applicants applying to study in 2024/25:
Round
Application deadline
Places awarded by
1
24 November 2023
15 December 2023
2
30 April 2024
14 June 2024
How to apply
Pre-application guidance
Before you formally apply for this PhD, you should look at the pre-application information and guidance on the programme website.
This will help you decide if this programme is right for you, and help us gain a clearer picture of what you hope to achieve.
The guidance details the writing samples you should send us as part of your application (either fiction or poetry, along with a shorter sample of your academic writing).
It will also give you practical advice for writing your project summary – one of the most important parts of your application.
Find out more about the general application process for postgraduate programmes:
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How to write a PhD thesis: a step-by-step guide
A draft isn’t a perfect, finished product; it is your opportunity to start getting words down on paper, writes Kelly Louise Preece
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Congratulations; you’ve finished your research! Time to write your PhD thesis. This resource will take you through an eight-step plan for drafting your chapters and your thesis as a whole.
Organise your material
Before you start, it’s important to get organised. Take a step back and look at the data you have, then reorganise your research. Which parts of it are central to your thesis and which bits need putting to one side? Label and organise everything using logical folders – make it easy for yourself! Academic and blogger Pat Thomson calls this “Clean up to get clearer” . Thomson suggests these questions to ask yourself before you start writing:
What data do you have? You might find it useful to write out a list of types of data (your supervisor will find this list useful too.) This list is also an audit document that can go in your thesis. Do you have any for the “cutting room floor”? Take a deep breath and put it in a separate non-thesis file. You can easily retrieve it if it turns out you need it.
What do you have already written? What chunks of material have you written so far that could form the basis of pieces of the thesis text? They will most likely need to be revised but they are useful starting points. Do you have any holding text? That is material you already know has to be rewritten but contains information that will be the basis of a new piece of text.
What have you read and what do you still need to read? Are there new texts that you need to consult now after your analysis? What readings can you now put to one side, knowing that they aren’t useful for this thesis – although they might be useful at another time?
What goes with what? Can you create chunks or themes of materials that are going to form the basis of some chunks of your text, perhaps even chapters?
Once you have assessed and sorted what you have collected and generated you will be in much better shape to approach the big task of composing the dissertation.
Decide on a key message
A key message is a summary of new information communicated in your thesis. You should have started to map this out already in the section on argument and contribution – an overarching argument with building blocks that you will flesh out in individual chapters.
You have already mapped your argument visually, now you need to begin writing it in prose. Following another of Pat Thomson’s exercises, write a “tiny text” thesis abstract. This doesn’t have to be elegant, or indeed the finished product, but it will help you articulate the argument you want your thesis to make. You create a tiny text using a five-paragraph structure:
The first sentence addresses the broad context. This locates the study in a policy, practice or research field.
The second sentence establishes a problem related to the broad context you have set out. It often starts with “But”, “Yet” or “However”.
The third sentence says what specific research has been done. This often starts with “This research” or “I report…”
The fourth sentence reports the results. Don’t try to be too tricky here, just start with something like: “This study shows,” or “Analysis of the data suggests that…”
The fifth and final sentence addresses the “So What?” question and makes clear the claim to contribution.
Here’s an example that Thomson provides:
Secondary school arts are in trouble, as the fall in enrolments in arts subjects dramatically attests. However, there is patchy evidence about the benefits of studying arts subjects at school and this makes it hard to argue why the drop in arts enrolments matters. This thesis reports on research which attempts to provide some answers to this problem – a longitudinal study which followed two groups of senior secondary students, one group enrolled in arts subjects and the other not, for three years. The results of the study demonstrate the benefits of young people’s engagement in arts activities, both in and out of school, as well as the connections between the two. The study not only adds to what is known about the benefits of both formal and informal arts education but also provides robust evidence for policymakers and practitioners arguing for the benefits of the arts. You can find out more about tiny texts and thesis abstracts on Thomson’s blog.
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Write a plan
You might not be a planner when it comes to writing. You might prefer to sit, type and think through ideas as you go. That’s OK. Everybody works differently. But one of the benefits of planning your writing is that your plan can help you when you get stuck. It can help with writer’s block (more on this shortly!) but also maintain clarity of intention and purpose in your writing.
You can do this by creating a thesis skeleton or storyboard , planning the order of your chapters, thinking of potential titles (which may change at a later stage), noting down what each chapter/section will cover and considering how many words you will dedicate to each chapter (make sure the total doesn’t exceed the maximum word limit allowed).
Use your plan to help prompt your writing when you get stuck and to develop clarity in your writing.
Some starting points include:
This chapter will argue that…
This section illustrates that…
This paragraph provides evidence that…
Of course, we wish it werethat easy. But you need to approach your first draft as exactly that: a draft. It isn’t a perfect, finished product; it is your opportunity to start getting words down on paper. Start with whichever chapter you feel you want to write first; you don’t necessarily have to write the introduction first. Depending on your research, you may find it easier to begin with your empirical/data chapters.
Vitae advocates for the “three draft approach” to help with this and to stop you from focusing on finding exactly the right word or transition as part of your first draft.
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Kelly Louse Preece is head of educator development at the University of Exeter.
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NYT Bestselling Author Jamie Ford to speak at Western GPCW Graduation
Ford will also visit classes during summer residency.
Western Colorado University’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford to its summer residency. The internationally beloved author will speak at the GPCW’s graduation ceremony on July 26, 2024.
Jamie Ford is a Chinese American author best known for his multi-cultural novels that weave together rich historical details with captivating narratives of love, loss, and resilience. Born in Eureka, California, Ford grew up in the Seattle area, surrounded by a vibrant pan-Asian community, which would later serve as inspiration for his writing.
eFord’s debut novel, Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet , spent over two years on the New York Times bestseller list and garnered numerous awards, including the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. Ford’s subsequent novels continue to explore themes of historical injustice, cultural identity, and the complexities of human relationships.
His latest novel, The Many Daughters of Afong Moy (2022), tells the story of Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman brought to America in the 1830s. The novel was chosen by the Today Show’s Read With Jenna program and has been optioned for film.
Ford has been recognized for his literary achievements with numerous awards and honors, including the Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, the Pacific Northwest Book Award, the Montana Book Award, the ArtsFund Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts, the Goodreads Choice Awards, and more. His work has been published in 36 languages.
At the GPCW’s summer residency, Ford will visit classes in the Genre Fiction concentration and give a speech at the GPCW’s graduation ceremony. This is an exciting opportunity for students studying Genre Fiction to learn from such an accomplished writer in their field, as well as an inspiring opportunity for GPCW graduates as they transition from graduate school to pursuing a career in writing and publishing.
“We are thrilled that New York Times best-selling author Jamie Ford has accepted our invitation to be the GPCW’s 2024 Graduation Keynote Speaker,” GPCW Director Dr. Tyson Hausdoerffer said. “Since we’ve already had the honor of hosting him as a guest speaker on Zoom, we know that he is the perfect speaker to honor our graduates and inspire our entire community of writers and publishers. What’s more, Jamie Ford will be with us at the Summer Residency for several days, giving all our students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to interact with him. I’m sure I speak for everyone when I say I’m excited to meet this great friend of our program in person at last!”
For more information, contact GPCW Program Coordinator Sarah Goettsch at [email protected] .
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Creative writing masters vs graduate certificate: which is best for you?
Are you looking to expand your creative writing skills and are looking for a new way to study after graduating with an undergraduate degree? Then you’re in luck because that’s exactly what we’re talking about today. Unlike what you might believe, there is more than one way to study creative writing after your undergrad, in the form of a master’s degree and a graduate certificate.
But what do these things both mean, and which is the right option for you? Keep reading to find out all about your options!
What’s a creative writing master’s degree?
A master’s degree is a natural stepping stone from the undergraduate degree, extending your time in an academic institution by one or two years while you earn a higher qualification. Master’s require less time than undergraduate degrees, but they still cost a lot of money and might not be suitable for everyone depending on what financial aid is available for this type of degree.
There are a number of reasons why you might want to study creative writing for another two years, including:
You want more time to perfect and hone your skills, as well as learning from industry professionals before getting out into the real world on your own
You studied a different topic at undergraduate level and now want to explore the world of writing
Some people want to spend two years specialising in creative writing, but others worry that it’ll be too strenuous to juggle with the rest of their lives. Luckily, there are other options than the master’s degree.
What’s a creative writing graduate certificate?
A creative writing graduate certificate is similar to the master’s degree, but it’s much more specialised in one subject because of the shorter timeframe. Most creative writing graduate certificate courses will take around six months to complete, depending on whether you go part-time or full-time. The cost is also much lower, so it’s a good option for people with less financial aid.
A graduate certificate requires you to only complete three to five graduate level courses as opposed to the nine to twelve that a master’s degree requires. Here are a few examples of the graduate courses that you can choose from:
Fiction writing
Non-fiction writing
Performance writing
Writing for an audience
Editing and publishing
Because of the short study time, most graduate certificates can be completed part-time. This is great for people who need to work alongside studying or who want to work on their writing alongside their studies.
Key differences between a master’s degree and a graduate certificate
There are a few key differences between the creative writing master’s degree and the graduate certificate, and these might help sway your decision for which one to go for. Let’s look at a few of these now:
The required number of courses
Graduate certificates require substantially fewer course credits than master’s degrees, so they might be best for students who have less time to dedicate to their studies or who need to work alongside getting their qualifications. It’s also a cheaper course, which might be an incentive for some students. It will depend on the institution you’re applying for, but most graduate certificates require at least three courses while master’s programs require between 10 and 12.
The degree of specialisation you’re hoping to obtain
A master’s degree is better designed to give you a wider range of knowledge across your chosen subject, while many use graduate certificates to hone in on a narrower specialist subject. This is because you have less time to learn all the information you can in your chosen field, so trying to broaden your knowledge too much can force you to only learn surface-level information. For example, you can earn a master’s degree in creative writing or a graduate degree in screenplay writing.
The overall cost and your financial aid options
Graduate certificates almost always cost less than master’s degrees because you need to take fewer courses and spend less time in the institution. However, most master’s degrees qualify for financial help so you can get all or most of your finances covered by loans or grants. You might not be eligible for the same financial aid for graduate certificates, although most people can rely on private loans and employer assistance if they can’t cover the cost on their own.
Final thoughts
Both graduate certificates and master’s degrees are excellent options if you want to study creative writing. A graduate certificate is a shorter alternative to an extensive master’s degree, so it’s great for people who might not have as much time to focus on their studies. The graduate certificate is also cheaper, but it won’t offer as broad of a spectrum on the subject. The master’s degree will allow you to take more classes so you can garner a broader area of expertise.
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Resume Formats That Help Get You Job Interviews
Find out how to choose the best resume format to showcase your skills, experience, and achievements.
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A good resume format organizes your skills, experience, and achievements. It tells hiring managers what they need to know.
Having a good resume format is important for another reason. It helps applicant tracking systems (ATS) read and understand your resume.
ATS is a computer software that most companies use today to help them hire employees. One of the main jobs of ATS is to screen the hundreds of resumes that come in for every job opening.
If your resume isn’t formatted the right way, the ATS will have trouble reading it. This makes it far less likely that a hiring manager will see your resume.
Don’t worry! Choosing a resume format isn’t as hard as it sounds. This article will guide you through the process.
By the end of it, you’ll know which resume format is best for your situation.
The 3 basic resume formats
There are three basic resume formats to choose from. They are:
Chronological – Lists your work history in order, starting with your most recent job first.
Functional – Focuses on your skills and accomplishments instead of your work history.
Hybrid – Places your skills and accomplishments at the top, before your work history.
It’s important to understand the pros and cons of each format. This allows you to choose the one that best suits your specific situation and career goals.
After choosing a format, consider using a resume template to help create your resume. A template is a pre-designed layout that provides a structured framework for presenting your skills and experience. All you have to do is fill in your information.
Jobscan has a variety of free resume templates you can use. Our templates come in all three resume formats and each one is ATS-friendly.
Chronological
The chronological resume format
Also known as the “reverse chronological” resume, this is the most common type of format. You’re most likely already familiar with it.
As the name suggests, this format lists your most recent job first. Then your second-most recent job, your third-most recent job, etc…
Why do hiring managers like the chronological resume?
Hiring managers often prefer the chronological resume format for several reasons:
It’s easy to follow – Recruiters can scan through your resume. It’s easy for them to find the companies you’ve worked for and the positions you’ve held.
It’s the most traditional – Hiring managers are very familiar with this format. It won’t confuse them.
It shows your career growth – Your work history makes it easy for recruiters to see how your career is going.
Who should use the chronological resume format?
Because this resume format focuses on work experience, it’s often used by job seekers who:
Have a strong work history
This format is ideal for job seekers who have lots of relevant work experience. It allows recruiters to see your career trajectory at a glance. They can get a good sense of the breadth and depth of your expertise.
Work in traditional industries
Many traditional industries prefer the chronological format. These industries include finance, engineering, healthcare, and legal professions. These sectors generally place a strong emphasis on a candidate’s work history.
Have a stable career path
The chronological resume is good at showing steady career growth within an industry. Hiring managers like to see this because it shows commitment.
How to set up a chronological resume
The reverse chronological resume contains the following sections, from top to bottom:
Contact Information : Begin your resume with your name, phone number, and email address. You can also include a professional website or LinkedIn profile (if applicable).
Resume Summary : This is a short statement about your goals, qualifications, and experience. It should provide a snapshot of your professional profile.
Work Experience : This is the heart of the chronological resume. List your jobs in reverse chronological order, starting with your most recent position. Include the company name, job title, and dates of employment. Add a brief description of your responsibilities and accomplishments for each role.
Education : This section should also be in reverse chronological order. List degrees earned, school names, and graduation dates. You may also want to list academic honors or certifications relevant to your field.
Skills : This section allows you to highlight relevant skills. Include both hard and soft skills.
Additional Sections : Depending on your background, you may choose to include more sections. These could include volunteer work, hobbies, publications, or foreign languages.
You don’t have to create your resume from scratch. You can use a resume template. This is a pre-designed layout that includes all the sections listed above. All you have to do is fill in your information.
Jobscan has free resume templates . Each one is ATS-friendly and can be easily customized to suit your needs.
Pros and cons of the chronological resume format
Draws attention to employment gaps – Shows if you’ve had periods of unemployment or job breaks.
Not ideal for career changers – Does not highlight your transferable skills. These are important if you are making a significant career change.
Less focus on skills – Does not immediately highlight your specific skills. These are listed later in a separate skills section.
Emphasizes career progression – Highlights promotions, increased responsibilities, and relevant experience.
Preferred by recruiters – This makes it easy for them to assess your work history.
Shows career stability – A stable career shows commitment to a job or industry.
ATS-friendly – Applicant tracking systems are familiar with this format. They should have no problem reading and understanding your information.
Functional resume format
This is also known as the skills-based resume format. It’s quite different from the chronological resume format.
The chronological format focuses on your work history. The functional format focuses on your skills and achievements. It minimizes your work experience.
This has several advantages:
Focusing on your skills helps recruiters see if you can do the job.
This format downplays negatives like employment gaps, career changes, and limited work experience. Instead, it focuses on positives, such as your transferable skills.
This format also focuses on achievements that are relevant to the job you’re applying to. This makes it easier for recruiters to assess your capabilities.
Why do hiring managers like the functional format?
Actually, hiring managers don’t like the functional resume format!
This is because the lack of work experience makes it hard for them to understand your career. The functional format can also hide periods of unemployment. Hiring managers prefer transparency.
Another big reason why you shouldn’t use the functional resume format is that it’s not ATS-friendly.
ATS scan resumes for specific keywords, job titles, and dates. They use this information to assess an applicant’s qualifications for a specific job.
But functional resumes don’t focus on job titles and dates. So the ATS might have trouble reading and understanding them. As a result, functional resumes may not receive high rankings from an ATS.
Who should use the functional resume format?
While we don’t recommend using a functional resume, it can help certain job seekers. Especially those who:
Have transferable skills
Are you considering a career change? The functional format might be for you. It emphasizes your transferable skills that are relevant to the desired role.
Transferable skills are abilities that you can use in any job in any field or industry. They include things like communication, problem-solving, leadership, time management, organization, and adaptability.
Have limited work experience
The functional resume is for recent graduates or people with limited work experience. This is because it highlights things like your school achievements, hobbies, and volunteering.
Have employment gaps
The functional format downplays gaps in your work history. It redirects the focus of hiring managers toward your skills.
How to set up a functional resume
When creating a functional resume, follow this structure:
Contact Information: This is the same regardless of which resume format you choose. Include your name, phone number, email address, and location.
Resume Summary: The resume summary provides a concise snapshot of your qualifications. It should touch upon your unique skills, expertise, and accomplishments. The goal is to attract the reader’s interest.
Skills Section : This is the heart of your functional (or skills-based) resume. This section should include a combination of hard skills (technical abilities specific to the job) and soft skills (transferable skills like communication , leadership , problem-solving , etc.).
Use bullet points when creating your skills section. List your most relevant skills first. Whenever possible, try to include achievements that display relevant skills.
Work Experience: Whatever work experience you have should come after your skills section. Don’t list detailed job descriptions. Instead, focus on the accomplishments, projects, and experiences that show your skills.
Education : Include information about your educational background. This includes degrees earned, institution names, and graduation dates. Also include relevant coursework, certifications , or academic achievements.
If you don’t want to build your functional resume from scratch, try Jobscan’s free resume templates . They’re easy to customize and each one is ATS-friendly.
Pros and cons of the functional resume format
Lack of detailed work history – Employers often want to see your work experience to see if you can do the job.
No career timeline – Recruiters may find it hard to grasp the chronology of your work experience. This is because the focus is on your skills.
Less suitable for established industries – Some industries focus more on work history.
Highlights skills and achievements – This shows employers that you have what it takes to do the job.
Good for career changers – This format focuses on your transferable skills. These give recruiters a good idea of your potential.
Hides employment gaps – This format can lessen concerns about gaps in your work history.
Hybrid resume format
The hybrid resume format is becoming more popular. It combines the best aspects of the chronological and functional resume formats.
That’s why it’s called a hybrid .
The hybrid resume emphasizes both skills and work history. It features a dedicated skills section at the top of the resume. Below that is a chronological work experience section.
This format is especially helpful when you have lots of work experience but also want to show off your skills and accomplishments.
Why do hiring managers like the hybrid format?
Hiring managers appreciate the hybrid resume format for several reasons:
It strikes a balance – Recruiters can see your skills and your work experience.
It focuses on key skills – Sometimes recruiters want to make sure you have the skills to do the job. This resume format tells them immediately.
It shows career progression – The hybrid resume provides a clear overview of your career path.
Who should use the hybrid resume format?
Anyone can use the hybrid resume format to great advantage. It’s especially suited to job seekers who:
Have a diverse skill set
You might have the perfect skills for the job. But your work experience is a little weak. This format allows you to feature your skills while downplaying your work experience.
Want to emphasize achievements
The hybrid format allows you to showcase achievements as well as skills at the top of your resume.
Are changing careers
The hybrid is good if you are transitioning to a new field. It focuses more on your transferable skills and slightly less on your work history.
How to set up a hybrid resume
When creating a hybrid resume, follow this structure:
Contact Information : Begin with your name, contact details, phone number, and email address. You can also include your professional website or LinkedIn profile (if applicable).
Resume Summary: Try to distill your entire resume into a short, easy-to-read blurb. Summaries can help career changers who need a place to explain a shift in career trajectory.
Skills Section : Use bullet points to list your skills and achievements. Include both hard skills and soft skills.
Work Experience: List your jobs in reverse chronological order. Start with your most recent or current position. Include the company name, job title, and dates of employment. Also, include a brief description of your responsibilities and accomplishments for each role.
Education : List your education as you would on a chronological resume. Include degrees earned, school names, and graduation dates. You may also want to list academic honors or certifications relevant to your field.
If you don’t want to build your hybrid resume from scratch, try Jobscan’s free resume templates . They’re easy to customize and each one is ATS-friendly.
Pros and cons of the hybrid resume format
Can result in a longer resume – The hybrid format may result in a longer resume. This is due to the inclusion of both a skills section and a detailed work history. But this shouldn’t be a problem as long as your resume isn’t more than two pages.
Requires more thought – It can be hard to achieve the right balance between skills and work history. It requires thoughtful consideration and planning.
Highlights your skills – By showing your skills first, this format captures the attention of hiring managers who are looking for them.
Showcases your career progression – This format includes a chronological work experience section. This gives employers a good sense of your professional background and experience.
Adaptable – The hybrid resume is flexible and easy to customize for specific jobs.
ATS-friendly – ATS should have no problem reading this type of resume format.
If you’re still not sure which format to use for your resume, follow this flowchart to help you decide based on your situation.
How to format your resume so an ATS can read it
It’s important to choose the right resume format. But it’s also important to optimize your resume layout and content for an ATS.
If your resume is not optimized for an ATS, it’s less likely to make it into the hands of a hiring manager. Even if you have relevant skills and experience.
Here are some tips for creating a resume that will get past the initial screening of an ATS.
Use standard fonts – Stick to common fonts like Arial, Calibri, or Times New Roman. Avoid fancy or decorative fonts. The ATS may not recognize them.
Keep it simple – Avoid excessive formattings, such as tables, images, or graphics, as they may confuse the ATS.
Use simple headings – Use headings like “Work Experience,” “Education,” and “Skills”. The ATS can read these without a problem.
Use plain text – Stick to basic formatting like bullet points and simple indentation. Avoid using headers or footers, text boxes, columns, or special characters.
Use a font size that is easy to read – The recommended font size is 11-12 pt for regular text and 14-16 pt for section titles.
Use the right margin – Make sure that the margins on all sides of your resume are 1 inch so that it doesn’t look too crowded.
Include relevant keywords – Read the job description and pick out prominent keywords. Incorporate these keywords throughout your resume. This helps the ATS recognize your qualifications. It will then rank your resume higher in the search results.
Use standard file formats – Save your resume as a .docx or .pdf file. These formats are widely compatible with most ATS systems.
Avoid abbreviations and acronyms – Spell out acronyms and avoid excessive abbreviations. The ATS may not recognize uncommon abbreviations.
Keep the file name simple – When saving your resume, use a simple file name. You could use the word “resume” for example. This makes it easier for the ATS and hiring managers to identify and organize your file.
Pro Tip : Use Jobscan’s free resume templates to start building your resume. All our templates are ATS-friendly and easy to customize.
5 tips for writing a resume that will get you interviews
Here are some additional tips that will help you create an effective resume:
Tailor each resume to the job you are applying for
Don’t make the mistake of sending out the exact same resume with every application. Yes, it’s easy. It’s also ineffective.
Instead, read the job description to find out which skills and qualifications are most important. Then try to include those skills on your resume.
When you use the same language on your resume that’s found in the job description, you increase your chances of getting an interview.
Highlight achievements as well as responsibilities
While it’s important to list your job responsibilities on your resume, you also want to highlight accomplishments .
Responsibilities are what you did. Accomplishments are how well you did it.
For example, if you increased sales or reduced costs, be sure to mention these accomplishments.
Use action verbs
Action verbs paint a clearer picture of your qualifications. They increase the overall impact of your resume.
Instead of simply stating that you were “responsible for” a certain task or project, explain how you took charge and made it happen.
For example, you could say that you “spearheaded a new initiative” or “coordinated a complex team effort.”
Use numbers
Try to use numbers whenever possible. Numbers show the true scope of your accomplishments to hiring managers.
Instead of saying that you “Created marketing campaigns” you could say that you “Created 10 successful marketing campaigns that generated a 20% increase in leads.”
Use active voice, not passive
Always try to use active voice instead of passive voice when writing your resume. Active voice is more direct, concise, and easier to read.
In active voice, the subject of the sentence is doing the verb. In passive voice, the subject is being acted upon by the verb.
If you’re not sure whether your resume is using active or passive voice, try running it through the Hemingway editor . It’s free and will tell you if you’re using passive voice.
Additional resume resources
Selecting the right resume format is the first step to creating an impactful resume. To learn more about how to create a resume that will stand out, check out these additional resources:
How to Write a Resume That Recruiters Will Really Love – This step-by-step resume guide will teach you how to write a resume that stands out.
How to Add Work Experience to Your Resume – Learn how to create a work experience section that will grab the attention of hiring managers.
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This podcast was a great source of information years ago, but this will be the last time I listen. Rich has always interrupted female guests repeatedly…or talked over them…but it has become ridiculous. The guy needs to learn how to use a period at the end of a sentence. In the ozempic episode he talks over the guy with lived experience and decries Big Pharma…and then cuts right to a plug for supplements. The hypocrisy is tangible.
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Gainesville, FL ·. University of Florida ·. Graduate School. ·. 1 review. Master's Student: Overall, the University of Florida seems to be a great school as far as rankings and attendance rates go. Despite the political turmoil going on in the state of Florida, there seems to be a relatively strong student body of undergraduate students.
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University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. You could apply for a PhD program in Creative Writing at the University of Cincinnati. For the requirements, you'll need an MFA or MA in English from an accredited university. You must have a GPA of 3.5 or above and have taken the GRE General Test with a minimum score of 160.
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A rigorous program that combines creative writing and literary studies, the Ph.D. in Creative Writing prepares graduates for both scholarly and creative publication and teaching. With faculty guidance, students admitted to the Ph.D. program may tailor their programs to their goals and interests. The creative writing faculty at KU has been ...
Starting salary for a PhDs is $20,104/9 months. As part of the assistantship, students are awarded either a Graduate Tuition Fellowship, which remits tuition, or a Creative Writing Program Fellowship, which covers the cost of tuition and the University will pay up to 50% of the costs of medical insurance. University of Illinois, PhD in Creative ...
9.1.11. We've compiled this annual guide to graduate creative writing programs—which includes our rankings of the top full- and low-residency MFA programs (with honorable mentions) and, new to this year, doctoral programs —to provide a spark for the deep thinking and serious consideration that the process of choosing a program requires ...
Creative Writing Research PhD. The PhD in Creative Writing at King's is a practice-led course, incorporating taught elements and aspects of professional development. It is designed to cater for talented, committed writers who are looking to complete a book-length creative work for publication and sustain a long-term career in writing.
Program Overview. The PhD in Creative Writing and Literature is a four-year course of study. Following two years of course work that includes workshop, forms classes, pedagogical training, and literature, students take exams in two areas, one that examines texts through the lens of craft and another that examines them through the lens of ...
The curriculum for Ph.D. students emphasizes creative writing and literary study. The city of Houston offers a vibrant, multi-cultural backdrop for studying creative writing at the University of Houston. With a dynamic visual and performing arts scene, the Houston metropolitan area supplies a wealth of aesthetic materials.
the Ph.D. in CREATIVE WRITING & LITERATURE PROGRAM is one of the few dual Ph.D. programs in the country that weaves the disciplines of literature and creative work into a single educational experience. Students complete coursework in both creative writing and literature. The dissertation project is comprised of creative and critical manuscripts ...
The graduate curriculum is divided into 500-level foundation courses and 600-level advanced courses. The 500-level courses offer fundamental work in theory and in the history of British and American literatures and cultures. The 600-level courses feature advanced studies in theory, creative writing seminars and workshops and special topics.
Gainesville, FL ·. University of Florida ·. Graduate School. ·. 1 review. Master's Student: Overall, the University of Florida seems to be a great school as far as rankings and attendance rates go. Despite the political turmoil going on in the state of Florida, there seems to be a relatively strong student body of undergraduate students.
The program provides dual emphasis in literature & creative writing, culminating in the dissertation, which combines critical analysis with creative originality. Doctoral candidates not only read and write texts as finished products of scholarship in researching their creative work's literary and historical milieu, but also consider the text ...
As one of the top creative writing doctoral programs in the country, we offer motivated poetry and fiction writers the chance to refine their creative work while building a portfolio of literary criticism and scholarly writing. ... Our PhD is a theoretical doctorate: an experience that builds creative thinking alongside critical reading and ...
English Creative Writing Ph.D. Highlights. In a 2020 report by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, the UNT English Department ranked No. 10 out of all R1institutions in doctoral degrees earned by minority students, and No. 19 in the number of Latinx Ph.D. graduates. The creative writing faculty features nationally and internationally ...
Requirements for admission to study in the Ph.D. program in Creative Writing and Literature include: B.A. degree in any area of study; GPA, undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) Creative writing sample (25 pages of prose or 10-12 pages of poetry) Critical writing sample (10-25 pages) Statement of purpose (no more than three pages)
Director of Creative Writing. Josh Russell. [email protected]. The Ph.D. program in English, Concentration in Creative Writing, is one of the top 15 in the U.S., as ranked by Poets & Writers. The program offers graduate students the opportunity to work closely with our award-winning faculty while living and writing in Atlanta, an international city ...
A PhD in Creative Writing is mainly made up of independent study, with supervision meetings occurring online (e.g. via Microsoft Teams) and spread throughout the year. ... We are proud to be in the top 10 UK universities for research into English, while our ranking of 9th by 'research power' reflects our research excellence;
Students enrolled in the Master of Liberal Arts program in Creative Writing & Literature will develop skills in creative writing and literary analysis through literature courses and writing workshops in fiction, screenwriting, poetry, and nonfiction. Through online group courses and one-on-one tutorials, as well as a week on campus, students ...
Creative writing extends beyond the boundaries of normal professional journalism or academic forms of literature. It is often associated with fiction and poetry, but primarily emphasises narrative craft, character development, and the use of traditional literary forms. A PhD level exploration of creative writing is a three-year full-time programme, where candidates delve into the complexities ...
The "Creative Writing Studio" is a mixed-genre class that moves beyond the classic workshop mode to give students time to focus on their creative work in a supportive community. The "Methods and Materials" class is a seminar that examines one form, topic, and/or theme. Students can respond creatively, critically or creative/critically.
The PhD in Creative Writing (also known as the critical-creative, or practice-based PhD) combines a proposed manuscript (e.g. novel, short story collection, poems, playscript, narrative non-fiction, digital writing) with an element of supporting or contextualising research. The proposed creative manuscript will be volume-length (the natural ...
Courses Courses. The Doctor of Philosophy Creative Writing will help develop your expertise as a researcher and provide tools to give you a competitive edge in an ever-evolving employment market. Learn more about a Doctorate of Creative Writing at Monash - one of the best creative writing PhD programs in Australia.
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati. You could apply for a PhD program in Creative Writing at the University of Cincinnati. For the requirements, you'll need an MFA or MA in English from an accredited university. You must have a GPA of 3.5 or above and have taken the GRE General Test with a minimum score of 160.
The PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study Creative Writing at the highest level. Supported by an expert supervisory team you will work independently towards the production of a substantial, publishable piece of creative writing, accompanied by a sustained exercise in critical study. ...
Creative writing program professors and alumni say creative writing programs cultivate a variety of in-demand skills, including the ability to communicate effectively. "While yes, many creative ...
Mission. The Purdue On-Campus Writing Lab and Purdue Online Writing Lab assist clients in their development as writers—no matter what their skill level—with on-campus consultations, online participation, and community engagement. The Purdue Writing Lab serves the Purdue, West Lafayette, campus and coordinates with local literacy initiatives.
Earn a Master's degree from a top-ranked university at an affordable price. Study on your own schedule with 100% online degree programs and receive the same university graduate degree as students who attend class on campus.
You create a tiny text using a five-paragraph structure: The first sentence addresses the broad context. This locates the study in a policy, practice or research field. The second sentence establishes a problem related to the broad context you have set out. It often starts with "But", "Yet" or "However".
Western Colorado University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing is proud to welcome New York Times bestselling author Jamie Ford to its summer residency. The internationally beloved author will speak at the GPCW's graduation ceremony on July 26, 2024. Jamie Ford is a Chinese American author best known for his multi-cultural novels that ...
A graduate certificate requires you to only complete three to five graduate level courses as opposed to the nine to twelve that a master's degree requires. Here are a few examples of the graduate courses that you can choose from: Fiction writing. Non-fiction writing. Performance writing. Writing for an audience. Editing and publishing.
There are three basic resume formats to choose from. They are: Chronological - Lists your work history in order, starting with your most recent job first. Functional - Focuses on your skills and accomplishments instead of your work history. Hybrid - Places your skills and accomplishments at the top, before your work history.
Mr. Adam Skolnick and I are back in the saddle for Roll On—ready to unpack all that's transpired in our worlds and beyond! Specific topics include the creative anxieties of book publishing (Adam finished his novel!), a recent podcast kerfuffle (i.e., Ozempic), my trip to India and meeting with the Dalai Lama, heading to Paris for the Olympics, paying respect to legends lost, book ...