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English Literature, American Studies & Creative Writing PhD

UK

What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

University of Central Lancashire

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£17,900.00 (US$ 23,202) per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Preston Campus

Preston Campus,

Preston,

Lancashire,

PR1 2HE, England

Entry requirements

For international students

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. Where English is not your first language an English language qualification is required at IELTS 6.5/7.0 or equivalent, acceptable qualification.

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

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