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Lancaster University: English Literature and Creative Writing
| Institution | Lancaster University View institution profile |
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| Department | School of Arts |
| Web | www.lancaster.ac.uk |
| fass-pg-admissions@lancaster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01524 592685 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Why Lancaster? - Read, think, and write alongside tutors who are established authors of literature of all kinds, including creative-critical writing, the lyrical essay, and experimental criticism
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Contribute to Errant, our student-led journal of post-criticism, and be inspired by Lune, our tutor-led journal of hybrid writing
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Enjoy our rich programme of free literary events on campus, online, and in the city’s historic Castle Quarter
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Study online or join us in Lancaster on the doorstep to the Lake District, home of the Romantic poets, and inspiration for many writers since
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Make the most of our partnership with The Wordsworth Trust in Grasmere and Lancaster’s LitFest
Our department houses one of the oldest and largest creative writing programmes in the UK. We bring together critical and creative modes of reading and writing in myriad ways – some involving life-writing, some involving philosophy, and others involving visual images or even music. Here you’ll find a supportive, creative team and a place to research and express your ideas.
Critical / Creative This programme provides a rare opportunity to combine, juxtapose, or even fuse critical and creative writing. You will spend your time producing:
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either a substantial creative text (such as a novel) alongside a critical text (such as a commentary on and around your novel)
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or a single hybrid text (such as a substantial piece of creative-critical writing)
Either way, we’ll guide and support you from beginning to end.
Support and events You will meet regularly on a one-to-one basis with your tutor to discuss your work, and this can be either online or in person.
Our literary connections are embedded in the city and nearby Lake District. Many of our special literary events, such as talks from visiting scholars and authors, take place in The Storey, Lancaster’s Victorian Art Centre or at Lancaster’s spectacular medieval Castle.
The archive-rich Wordsworth Museum at Grasmere is usually the venue for our annual study retreat day, and the Department’s May Gathering, a social event, is usually held at Lancaster’s ancient Priory, as is our annual Literature and Religion Lecture.
It is also entirely possible to complete this PhD programme online via distance learning.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | Master’s Degree or equivalent in Literature or Creative Writing, usually with an average of at least 65% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages. A viable research proposal, which should combine a creative and critical element in equal measure (50/50). A sample of written work, eg an essay or dissertation chapter of approximately 3000-5000 words. English Language Requirements: We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
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| Entry requirements | Master’s Degree or equivalent in Literature or Creative Writing, usually with an average of at least 65% for UK MAs. 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in English literature or related subject, for example literature in other languages. A viable research proposal, which should combine a creative and critical element in equal measure (50/50). A sample of written work, eg an essay or dissertation chapter of approximately 3000-5000 words. English Language Requirements: We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 7.0, and a minimum of 6.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications. |
| Location | Main Site Admissions Bailrigg Lancaster LA1 4YW |
Lancaster University is home to a dynamic postgraduate community and offers a wealth of both taught and research study options across a wide range of subject areas. Studying at Lancaster is all about broadening your horizons, finding new perspectives and discovering new experiences. By living and studying with students and staff from over 130 countries students join a global community and have the opportunity to make international connections.
We are proud to be highly ranked in three major UK league tables. We’ve also been awarded 5 Stars for overall performance in the globally renowned QS World Ratings. The …
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