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The PhD in Creative Writing 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 supporting research will be 20,000 words.

A large number of our graduates have successful careers as writers and many have secured academic jobs. We encourage our students to publish and offer an exciting variety of research training opportunities through our campus-based and international low-residency streams.

We receive a large number of applications for the PhD in Creative Writing, and are extremely selective in our recruitment. Criteria for selection include the viability of the proposal, the strength of the creative writing sample, the applicant's academic and creative writing experience and achievements, and the ability of the University to support the applicant with appropriate supervision and resources. Applicants for this programme will normally hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), as well as an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction (or comparable achievement).

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Our Creative Writing PhD students come from a variety of academic backgrounds, nationalities, and writing experiences, but what successful applicants have in common is enormous writing talent and potential, and the commitment and ability to engage critically with the contexts in which they write, and the processes and techniques they employ.

We would normally expect applicants for this programme to hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), as well as an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction (or comparable achievement, such as an MFA in which the applicant averages A/A+). We certainly expect evidence of an exceptional level of creative writing achievements and experience, as well as the ability to engage in the supporting research.

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This Creative Writing PhD has a reputation as one of the UK’s leading doctoral programmes.

• Taught by teams of published creative writers and literary scholars.
• Staff have expertise in fiction, poetry, writing for young people, narrative non-fiction and scriptwriting.
• Speakers at our annual series of Open Lectures and Readings include PhD students and contemporary writers.

The PhD in Creative Writing 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 supporting research will be 20,000 words.

A large number of our graduates have successful careers as writers and many have secured academic jobs. We encourage our students to publish and offer an exciting variety of research training opportunities through our campus-based and international low-residency streams.

We receive a large number of applications for the PhD in Creative Writing, and are extremely selective in our recruitment. Criteria for selection include the viability of the proposal, the strength of the creative writing sample, the applicant’s academic and creative writing experience and achievements, and the ability of the University to support the applicant with appropriate supervision and resources. Applicants for this programme will normally hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), as well as an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction (or comparable achievement).

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We would normally expect applicants for this programme to hold a first or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent), as well as an MA in Creative Writing with Distinction (or comparable achievement, such as an MFA in which the applicant averages A/A+). We certainly expect evidence of an exceptional level of creative writing achievements and experience, as well as the ability to engage in the supporting research. Our Creative Writing PhD students come from a variety of academic backgrounds, nationalities, and writing experiences, but what successful applicants have in common is enormous writing talent and potential, and the commitment and ability to engage critically with the contexts in which they write, and the processes and techniques they employ.

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Poetry: Lucy English, Tim Liardet, John Strachan, Samantha Walton, Gerard Woodward Fiction: Gavin James Bower, Celia Brayfield, Alexia Casale, Anne-Marie Crowhurst, Lucy English, Nathan Filer, Aminatta Forna, Samantha Harvey, Philip Hensher, Steve Hollyman, Emma Hooper, Claire Kendal, Natasha Pulley, Kate Pullinger, C.J. Skuse, Gerard Woodward Nonfiction: Celia Brayfield, Lily Dunn, Richard Kerridge Scriptwriting: Robin Mukherjee

There is no program funding available. South West and Wales Doctoral Training Partnership (SWW DTP) are now available to UK/EU and international applicants on the campus-based stream of the program.

The PhD in Creative Writing Programme provides outstanding writers with intensive support to write a book-length manuscript (e.g. novel, short story collection, poems, playscript, narrative nonfiction, digital writing) accompanied by a piece of contextualizing research (20,000 words).

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Our MA Creative Writing course is designed to help you write a novel, collection of poems, collection of stories or work of non-fiction.

• Excellent record of helping students achieve publication.
• Widely regarded as one of the best courses of its kind.
• Taught by an extremely strong team of published writers.

Our MA in Creative Writing, available full-time and part-time, will help you to bring a novel, book of poems, book of short stories or work of non-fiction as near to publishable quality as possible. Full-time students take the course in one year; part-time students in two.

Working with tutors and other writers on the course, you’ll develop your writing and build up a substantial body of work. Weekly workshops are taught by a strong team of published writers, and there are regular visits by literary agents, publishers, magazine editors and broadcasters, as well as other writers.

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We offer places on the course on the basis of your portfolio of creative writing and an interview, which for overseas applicants may be virtual or by telephone. We are looking for writers of prose fiction (any genre), poetry or literary non-fiction whom we consider to have the potential to publish their work in the near future. The portfolio you provide should consist of no more than twenty pages of prose fiction, poetry or literary non-fiction, or a combination of these. It is most helpful if the portfolio includes the kind of writing you wish to develop on the course.

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Bath Spa University

Learn about the admissions process and available programs at Bath Spa University.

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University — public non-profit university. It is located in Bath, United Kingdom. The higher education institution is among the youngest in the country. Bath Spa University is working closely with Million+, Universities UK.

At Bath Spa University, you can get a bachelor, master and doctorate degree in different fields of study.

Bath Spa University tuition fees

Tuition fees here are different for locals and foreigners. For locals, it starts from 2,976  USD , and for foreigners — a minimum of 5,800  USD . The educational institution helps students with tuition fees through scholarships. They are available to local and international students. Check the university website for up-to-date information on prices and available scholarships.

It is necessary to pay attention to other costs: accommodation, transportation, study materials, food, and personal expenses.

Study programs at Bath Spa University

Bachelor degree at Bath Spa University

School education in United Kingdom lasts longer than 11 grades. Therefore, in order to enter an undergraduate program at Bath Spa University, applicants must complete 1 year of university in their home country or take one of the preparatory programs ( A-Levels , IB , Foundation , etc.). Before applying to the university, you need to pass an exam for knowledge of the English language. The university accepts the results of IELTS or TOEFL . The minimum IELTS score is 5.5. The TOEFL score is not lower than 72. A subject exam is required. The university relies on the A-Level results. Additionally, upon admission, an International Baccalaureate ( IB ) diploma can be accepted.

Master's degree at Bath Spa University

When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS , PTE or TOEFL . The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 72. IELTS — 6 or higher. There is an opportunity for admission to online master's programs at Bath Spa University.

Doctorate degree at Bath Spa University

If you are applying for a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — TOEFL . For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 75 points.

Bath Spa University campus

Do you love nature and spending time outdoors? Then you will definitely like studying at Bath Spa University, because the campus of the university is located far from the city in the countryside. Students work closely with each other both in and out of class. All activities are held within the campus.

There is a library on the grounds of the university. There are collected scientific works of graduates and teachers of the university, as well as fiction. The university cares about the physical health of students, so it provides a number of athletic opportunities: sports grounds and various clubs.

What to do after graduation

Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. We talk about other options for immigration in our article .

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University of Cambridge

University of oxford, university college london, imperial college london, university of edinburgh.

Heather Winlow

• Senior Lecturer in Human Geography
• Email: [email protected]
• Telephone: +44 (0)1225 875661
• School: School of Sciences
• Campus: Newton Park
• Office: NP.CN.112

Personal statement

I am a cultural and historical geographer and I joined the Geography department at Bath Spa in September 2001. Previously I studied Geography at the University of Wales, Lampeter (BA, 1995) and completed my doctorate on the cartographic representation of race at Queen's University, Belfast (PhD, 1999). I also undertook postdoctoral work at University College, Dublin (2000-2001).

My current research interests include: cartographic representations of race, history of cartography, history and philosophy of geography, and cultural landscapes and identities.

Academic qualifications

• PhD - Queen's University, Belfast

Professional qualifications

• Certificate of Advanced Professional Studies Higher Education Learning and Teaching Education

Professional memberships

• Fellow - Royal Geographical Society/ Institute of British Geographers
• Member - Historical Geography Research Group (research group of the RGS/ IBG)
• Member - History and Philosophy of Geography Research Group (research group of the RGS/IBG)

Learning and Teaching

I currently teach on the following modules:  

• GEO6000/6001/6007-40 Geography Dissertations (40 credits, 3rd year core)
• GEO6003-20 Identities and Inequalities: Past to Present (20 credits)*
• GEO6100-20 Advanced Geographical Fieldwork (20 credits)
• GEO5000-20 Contested Geographies: Histories and Debates (20 credits, 2nd year core)*
• GEO4000-20 Environment, People and Place (20 credits, 1st year core)
• GEO4100-20 Global Development (20 credits) * Module Leader 

Other external roles

• External Examiner for BA/BSc Geography, University of Central Lancashire (September 2016 – June 2020)
• Member of Editorial Board of Cartographica (January 2010 – December 2017)
• Recognised Reviewer Status, Elsevier (2016)
• Article reviewer for: Annals of the Association of American Geographers ; Cartographica; Imago Mundi; Journal of Historical Geography ; Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Social and Cultural Geography; The Professional Geographer; The Globe ; Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers

Research Specialisms

• Visual Representations of Race and Ethnicity
• Exploration of late 19th century and early 20th century mapping of race and racial categories by geographers and anthropologists
• US state cartographies and the representation/exclusion of the indigenous population between 1850 and 1950.
• Photographic Representations of indigenous groups, past and present
• Histories of Geography/ Cartography
• Research and invited publications in the history of geography and history of cartography, including influence of evolutionary theories on geography/geographers, race and ethnicity, and indigenous peoples and western mapping

Research and academic outputs

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Indigenous peoples and European/Western mapping

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Winlow, H (2024) 'Indigenous peoples and European/Western mapping.' In: Kain, R, ed. The history of cartography: volume 5 - cartography in the nineteenth century. University of Chicago Press, Chicago. (Forthcoming)

Lamarckianism

Winlow, H (2019) 'Lamarckianism.' In: Kobayashi, A, ed. International encyclopedia of human geography. 2nd ed. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 77-86. ISBN 9780081022955

Mapping, race and ethnicity

Winlow, H (2019) 'Mapping, race and ethnicity.' In: Kobayashi, A, ed. International encyclopedia of human geography. 2nd ed. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 309-321. ISBN 9780081022955

Darwinism and social Darwinism

Winlow, H (2019) 'Darwinism and social Darwinism.' In: Kobayashi, A, ed. International encyclopedia of human geography. 2nd ed. Elsevier, Amsterdam, pp. 149-158. ISBN 9780081022955

Using focus group research to support teaching and learning

Winlow, H, Simm, D, Marvell, A and Schaaf, R (2016) 'Using focus group research to support teaching and learning.' In: Haigh, M, Cotton, D and Hall, T, eds. Pedagogic research in geography higher education. Routledge, London, pp. 100-111. ISBN 9781138962088

Winlow, H (2009) 'Mapping, race and ethnicity.' In: Kitchin, R and Thrift, N, eds. International encyclopedia of human geography. Elsevier, Amsterdam; Boston, Mass. ISBN 9780080449111

Lamarck(ian)ism

Winlow, H (2009) 'Lamarck(ian)ism.' In: Kitchin, R and Thrift, N, eds. International encyclopedia of human geography. Elsevier, Amsterdam; Boston, Mass. ISBN 9780080449111

Darwinism (and Social Darwinism)

Winlow, H (2009) 'Darwinism (and Social Darwinism).' In: Kitchin, R and Thrift, N, eds. International encyclopedia of human geography. Elsevier, Amsterdam; Boston, Mass. ISBN 9780080449111

'Strangers on their own land’: ideology, policy and rational landscapes in the United States, 1825-1934.

Winlow, H (2013) ''Strangers on their own land’: ideology, policy and rational landscapes in the United States, 1825-1934.' Cartographica, 48 (1). pp. 47-66. ISSN 0317-7173

Foundation degrees in Geography and Tourism: a critical reflection on student experiences and the implications for undergraduate degree courses

Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2012) 'Foundation degrees in Geography and Tourism: a critical reflection on student experiences and the implications for undergraduate degree courses.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 36 (4). pp. 563-583. ISSN 0309-8265

Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2012) 'Using focus group research to support teaching and learning.' Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 37 (2). pp. 292-303. ISSN 0309-8265

Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education

Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2011) 'Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education.' Planet, 24. pp. 2-9. ISSN 1473-1835

Mapping the contours of race: Griffith Taylor's zones and strata theory

Winlow, H (2009) 'Mapping the contours of race: Griffith Taylor's zones and strata theory.' Geographical Research, 47 (4). pp. 390-407. ISSN 1745-5863

Extended work-related placements in developing countries: supporting remote learning and assessment

Winlow, H, Simm, D and Haslett, S.K (2007) 'Extended work-related placements in developing countries: supporting remote learning and assessment.' Planet, 18 (1). pp. 28-32. ISSN 1758-3608

Mapping moral geographies: W.Z. Ripley's races of Europe and the U.S.

Winlow, H (2006) 'Mapping moral geographies: W.Z. Ripley's races of Europe and the U.S.' Annals of the American Association of Geographers, 96 (1). pp. 119-141. ISSN 0004-5608

Anthropometric cartography: constructing Scottish racial identity in the early twentieth century

Winlow, H (2001) 'Anthropometric cartography: constructing Scottish racial identity in the early twentieth century.' Journal of Historical Geography, 27 (4). pp. 507-528. ISSN 0305-7488

Gridding the nation: US state cartographies and Indian exclusion, c. 1850-1940

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Winlow, H (2011) Gridding the nation: US state cartographies and Indian exclusion, c. 1850-1940. In: 24th International Conference on the History of Cartography, 10 - 15 July 2011, Moscow, Russia.

Maps, culture and representation

Winlow, H (2010) Maps, culture and representation. In: HEA (Higher Education Academy) - GEES (Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences) Learning and Teaching to 2020, 7 - 9 July 2010, University of Plymouth.

Winlow, H, Simm, D, Schaaf, R and Marvell, A (2010) Student experiences of foundation degrees in further and higher education. In: GEES Subject Centre 10th Anniversary Conference - “GEES Learning and Teaching to 2020”, 9 July 2010, University of Plymouth.

State cartographies and exclusion: mapping American Indian reservations, 1850-1950

Winlow, H (2009) State cartographies and exclusion: mapping American Indian reservations, 1850-1950. In: RGS (Royal Geographic Society) 10th Annual International Conference: Geography, Knowledge and Society, 25 - 29 August 2009, University of Manchester and Manchester Metropolitan University.

Muralscapes: shifting symbolic geographies of working class Belfast

Winlow, H (2007) Muralscapes: shifting symbolic geographies of working class Belfast. In: Fifth Annual Irish Studies Conference - Ireland: At War And Peace, 9 - 11 November 2007, University of Sunderland.

Shifting symbolic landscapes? Belfast, Northern Ireland

Winlow, H (2004) Shifting symbolic landscapes? Belfast, Northern Ireland. In: 30th IGU (International Geographical Union) Congress incorporating RGS (Royal Geographical Society) - IGB (Institute of British Geographers) Annual Conference: One Earth - Many Worlds, 15 - 20 August 2004, Glasgow.

Ethnicity, migration and Irish national identity

Winlow, H (2003) Ethnicity, migration and Irish national identity. In: Conference of Irish Geographers, 2 - 4 May 2003, Trinity College Dublin.

Aristotle’s ladder, Darwin’s tree: the evolution of visual metaphors for biological order [book review]

Winlow, H (2016) Aristotle’s ladder, Darwin’s tree: the evolution of visual metaphors for biological order [book review]. Journal of Historical Geography, 52. pp. 127-128. ISSN 0305-7488

Maps: finding our place in the world - edited by James R Akerman and Robert W Karrow Jr [book review]

Winlow, H (2009) Maps: finding our place in the world - edited by James R Akerman and Robert W Karrow Jr [book review]. Geographical Journal, 175 (1). pp. 89-90. ISSN 0016-7398

Mapping manifest destiny: Chicago & the American West [book review]

Winlow, H (2009) Mapping manifest destiny: Chicago & the American West [book review]. Cartographica, 44 (2). pp. 129-130. ISSN 0317-7173

The anthropology of morality in Melanesia and beyond, Barker J. ed. [book review]

Winlow, H (2008) The anthropology of morality in Melanesia and beyond, Barker J. ed. [book review]. Island Studies Journal, 3 (2). pp. 255-257. ISSN 1715-2593

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