Creative Writing
The University of EdinburghCreative Writing PhD is an undergraduate degree at The University of Edinburgh, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 3 years.
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:
Duration: 6 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: PhD
Location: Edinburgh
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ