Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh) PhD

Cardiff University

This unique PhD pathway offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work. The creative element can include prose (novel, short story, creative non-fiction or play/film script) or poetry.The programme includes a compulsory critical element. Students are asked to apply the original creative work to broader critical and cultural contexts as well as evaluating the work’s conceptual and theoretical contribution.Programme aimsTo help students to nurture creative and critical skills.To offer knowledge and expertise for a career in the arts, media, government, teaching, management and research. Our School provides training and a high level of support, and the postgraduate community makes a vital contribution to the University's international reputation for research.

School of Welsh