Creative Writing
The University of EdinburghUndergraduate PhD Full-time 3 Years English literature and creative writing
About this course
The PhD in Creative Writing offers committed and talented writers the opportunity to study Creative Writing at the highest level.
Supported by an expert supervisory team, you will work independently towards the production of a substantial, publishable piece of creative writing, accompanied by a sustained exercise in critical study.
The academic staff you will be working with are all active researchers or authors, including well-published and prize-winning writers of poetry, prose, fiction and drama. Find out more about the programme and our team on our website.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
Course Details
- Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- English literature and creative writing