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University of Nottingham: Creative Writing
Institution | University of Nottingham |
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Department | School of English |
Web | http://www.nottingham.ac.uk |
Telephone | +44 (0) 115 951 5559 |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, we've also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events.
You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to:
- Meet established and emerging writers at our ‘Off The Page’ event series
- Write for Impact, the University magazine
- Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic sessions, magazine, and reading group
- Write or direct for Nottingham New Theatre
- Join the Creative Writing Society: write for Firefly magazine, or share your podcasts and blogs
- Get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor
You are also welcome to attend presentations, guest speaker events and reading groups, hosted by our interdisciplinary Research Centres.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | 2.1 (or international equivalent) in a related arts, humanities, or social science subject. For PhD level study, the university would usually expect applicants to hold, or be working towards, a Master's degree in a relevant subject. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, we've also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events.
You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to:
- Meet established and emerging writers at our ‘Off The Page’ event series
- Write for Impact, the University magazine
- Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic sessions, magazine, and reading group
- Write or direct for Nottingham New Theatre
- Join the Creative Writing Society: write for Firefly magazine, or share your podcasts and blogs
- Get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor
You are also welcome to attend presentations, guest speaker events and reading groups, hosted by our interdisciplinary Research Centres.
Study type | Research |
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Level | RQF Level 8 |
Entry requirements | 2.1 (or international equivalent) in a related arts, humanities, or social science subject. For PhD level study, the university would usually expect applicants to hold, or be working towards, a Master's degree in a relevant subject. English language requirements: IELTS 7.0 (no less than 6.0 in any element). |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
MA
Summary
Would you love to see your name in print? Are you curious about the creative industries? Or maybe there’s a poem or novel in you that's waiting to come out?
You will be supported to develop your creative work, and learn about the process of writing and publishing from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves.
We will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills. This broad analysis of technique and form will put you in a strong position to pursue a career in writing and the creative arts.
We also offer placements and internships to enhance your professional experience in sectors including publishing, marketing, charity, journalism, theatre, teaching, museums and heritage, events and libraries. Placements are flexible; you choose the duration and number of hours that best fit around your studies and other commitments.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) Applicants will be asked to submit an example of their written work. You will be contacted by the university with full details of how to submit this. The School of English welcomes writers of poetry, fiction, or a combination of the two. In reading the writing samples, we are looking for work that indicates that its author would be able to succeed on the course. There is no restriction on the subject matter of the writing sample. We only require that it is your own work. You will be asked for either no more than 3,000 words of prose fiction (this could be one story, a group of stories, or an extract from a longer piece), OR, five poems. |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
Summary
Would you love to see your name in print? Are you curious about the creative industries? Or maybe there’s a poem or novel in you that's waiting to come out?
You will be supported to develop your creative work, and learn about the process of writing and publishing from expert staff who are published poets and authors themselves.
We will explore contemporary poetry, fiction and hybrid forms of writing (which cross genres), as well as building on your own critical writing skills. This broad analysis of technique and form will put you in a strong position to pursue a career in writing and the creative arts.
We also offer placements and internships to enhance your professional experience in sectors including publishing, marketing, charity, journalism, theatre, teaching, museums and heritage, events and libraries. Placements are flexible; you choose the duration and number of hours that best fit around your studies and other commitments.
Study type | Taught |
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Level | RQF Level 7 |
Entry requirements | 2:1 (or international equivalent) Applicants will be asked to submit an example of their written work. You will be contacted by the university with full details of how to submit this. The School of English welcomes writers of poetry, fiction, or a combination of the two. In reading the writing samples, we are looking for work that indicates that its author would be able to succeed on the course. There is no restriction on the subject matter of the writing sample. We only require that it is your own work. You will be asked for either no more than 3,000 words of prose fiction (this could be one story, a group of stories, or an extract from a longer piece), OR, five poems. |
Location | University Park Campus University of Nottingham Nottingham NG7 2RJ |
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