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English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing PhD

English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing PhD

Different course options

Full time | Preston Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

English Literature North America: Literature American Studies Creative Writing

Course Summary

On our MA by Research or PhD in English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing you'll research your chosen topic in depth, guided by an experienced team of expert supervisors.

Our MA by Research and PhD programme allows you to choose your specialism in English Literature, American Studies or Creative Writing (any form and genre). We welcome proposals in any subject area, but our team has specific expertise in the following fields:

Literature and American studies

  • Modern and contemporary British fiction and/or poetry
  • Literature in translation
  • Theatre history and drama
  • American and African American literature, cultural history, protest and folk music
  • The Black Atlantic
  • Literatures of slavery
  • Race and literature
  • Postcolonial studies
  • Science fiction and Politics
  • The graphic novel
  • Unreliable narration
  • Ecocriticism and literature
  • Literature for children and young adults

Creative writing

  • Short story writing
  • Poetry
  • Novel writing
  • Screenwriting and playwriting
  • Life-writing and creative non-fiction
  • Hybrid and experimental writing
  • Representations of mental health
  • Writing for children and young adults
  • Historical fiction
  • Science fiction and fantasy

The Creative Writing MA by Research / PhD involves creative practice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

PhD: A taught or research MA in English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing or related subject or, in some cases: A first class honours degree in English Literature, American Studies and Creative Writing or related subject.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people...more