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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Preston Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
3 Year
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 studiesModern and contemporary British fiction and/or poetryLiterature in translationTheatre history and dramaAmerican and African American literature, cultural history, protest and folk musicThe Black AtlanticLiteratures of slaveryRace and literaturePostcolonial studiesScience fiction and PoliticsThe graphic novelUnreliable narrationEcocriticism and literatureLiterature for children and young adultsCreative writingShort story writingPoetryNovel writingScreenwriting and playwritingLife-writing and creative non-fictionHybrid and experimental writingRepresentations of mental healthWriting for children and young adultsHistorical fictionScience fiction and fantasyThe Creative Writing MA by Research / PhD involves creative practice.
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