Creative and Critical Writing

Apply before Oct 2026, International (This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)

Starting April 2027

• Apply before Mar 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
• Apply before Jan 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)

Starting September 2027

• Apply before Aug 2027, National (This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.)
• Apply before Jun 2027, International (This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.)

More details: 1 month before start (UK), 3 months before start (international)

Language

English

• Duolingo English Test: 130
• TOEFL iBT: 95 (or 5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned, equivalent to the 0-120 score)
• PTE Academic: 67
• IELTS: 7

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

• Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

• Creative Writing

Overview

At the Creative and Critical Writing programme offered by University of Sussex you'll study for this degree on our campus, joining our academics and fellow students. With in-person contact time, digitally supported educational resources, library collections and independent study, this course is designed to give you an inclusive education. Your learning experience may also include work placements, field trips, studying abroad and internationalisation experiences.

Key Facts

Past projects have dealt with:

• psychoanalysis
• soundscapes
• deconstruction
• queer Marxist poetics
• procedural poetics
• animal studies and more.

They have used creative and critical literary methods including poetry, fiction, screenplays and scripts, and memoir.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the program, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

• Duolingo English Test: 130
• TOEFL iBT: 95 (or 5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score, CEFR-aligned, equivalent to the 0-120 score)
• PTE Academic: 67
• IELTS: 7

Other requirements

General requirements

• You're normally expected to have a Merit (an average of 60% overall) in a Masters degree.
• Your qualification should be in a subject relevant to your chosen area of research. You may also be considered for the degree if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.
• If you are applying for a PhD, you will need to write a research proposal.
• Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

• International (International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees.): 44,603 AUD / year (≈ 23,500 GBP / year)
• Domestic (Tuition fee for the domestic students.): 9,942 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)

Living costs

Brighton, United Kingdom

1,547-2,625 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Scholarships

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Creative and Critical Writing.

Available Scholarships

• Climate Leaders Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant 3000 GBP, Deadline 01 Jul 2027, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
• Arts Scholars MA Award — Provided by university, Grant 6000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
• HESPAL (Higher Education Scholarships Scheme for the Palestinian Territories) — Provided by university, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
• The Dr John Birch Music Scholarship — Provided by university, Grant 800 GBP, Deadline Not specified, University of Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom
• Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 07 Oct 2026, U.S. government
• ServiceScape Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 30 Nov 2026, ServiceScape
• ACES Scholarships — Independent provider, Grant 3500 USD, Deadline 15 Nov 2026, ACES Education Fund
• Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
• Scholarships for PhD Students — Independent provider, Grant 19000 GBP, Deadline Not specified, Merit-based, Junhua Li
• Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 28 Feb 2027, Merit-based, Boustany Foundation
• Amberscholar Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 6000 USD, Deadline 31 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Amber Scholar
• $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 31 Oct 2026, Merit-based, IvyPanda
• Voice Talent Online Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 01 Mar 2027, Voice Talent Online
• Dream Chaser Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1000 USD, Deadline 13 Jan 2027, Merit-based, Salvado Law
• Scholarship for students with disabilities — Independent provider, Grant 3000 USD, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Anonymous Hope Fund
• Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — Independent provider, Grant 22500 GBP, Deadline Not specified, UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
• Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria — Independent provider, Grant Various benefits, Deadline 31 Dec 2026, Need-based, Leopold Figl Foundation
• The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — Independent provider, Grant 1500 USD, Deadline Not specified, IELTS from 6 to 9
• Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — Independent provider, Grant 12000 USD, Deadline 11 Jan 2027, The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme