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PhD in Creative Writing and English Literature

Manchester Metropolitan University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Manchester Metropolitan University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    27-JAN-27

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in the areas of Creative Writing and English Literature you will:Work with renowned experts in the field. We are a leading centre for creative and theoretical literary analysis. In the latest national evaluation of research, 78% of our research was rated as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are ranked in the top 10 in the UK for our English research impact (Times Higher Education).Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer practice-led and theoretical research degrees which can be pursued full or part time. We offer a distance learning programme for students with professional or personal commitments that prevent campus-based study.Be part of the Manchester Writing School. The Manchester Writing School is one of the most successful literary centres in the UK. We can supervise creative projects, and offer various PhD routes suitable for established or aspiring writers.Join a thriving intellectual community. We are a metropolitan centre for literary research and practice in a UNESCO City of Literature, with a large number of postgraduate and early career researchers. Our Centre for Creative Writing, English Literature and Linguistics brings together a range of cultural approaches to deliver innovative and impactful research.Engage in innovative public engagement programmes. Through the work of both our Centre for Creative Writing, English Literature and Linguistics and our Writing School, participate in innovative public engagement activities such as lectures, seminars, performances and film screenings.Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Centre provides a comprehensive development programme for research students.

Application deadline

19/02/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 19,000per year

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University information

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    53rd

  • Campus address

    Manchester Metropolitan University, Ormond Building, Lower Ormond Street, Manchester, Lancashire, M15 6BX, United Kingdom

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The university welcomes a diverse international student population of more than 5,000 international students from over 120 countries.
Each year, a range of welcome events are organised to help new students settle into university, explore the city, and prepare for academic studies.
Study in the centre of the global city of Manchester, on a campus with world-class learning spaces, a lively Students’ Union and fantastic social hubs.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    40th out of 89 1

    16th out of 47 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    115 56%

    42nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    41st

    17

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.29 82%

    29th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    118 64%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    11th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    30th

    17

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