Study Creative Writing PhD at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

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Creative Writing PhD
The University of Edinburgh

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About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study creative writing at the highest level.Join our community of writers and readers based in a UNESCO World City of Literature.

Which department am I in?

School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,000.00 (US$ 37,451) per year

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

Expected April 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK masters degree, or its international equivalent, in creative writing, normally with distinction.

We may also consider your application if you have equivalent qualifications or experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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