Course options
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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
Preston Campus 1
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
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.
Tuition fees
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- Spain
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拢 17,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
University of Central Lancashire
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University League Table
87th
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Campus address
University of Lancashire, University of Lancashire, Preston, Lancashire, Lancashire, PR1 2HE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
92nd out of 96 2
42nd out of 50 6
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Entry standards
/ Max 202108 54%81st
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10058.0 58%87th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.41 85%3rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 213118 56%32nd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10040.0 40%41st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.38 85%7th
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