Key information
- Duration:
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 69 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027. Apply before May 2027 (International). Apply before Jul 2027 (National).
Overview
In the Creative Writing programme from University of Reading, we are open to proposals that promise originality and are supported by exemplified talent in the chosen form. They particularly welcome creative projects which make use of the University's outstanding archives.
Features
- Those include numerous individual author collections, classic and children's literature holdings, and extensive publishers' material.
- Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 135
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 76
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
- Applicants should normally possess at least a first degree (normally of an upper second-class honours standard or above), or equivalent. Many applicants also have a master’s degree (normally of a good merit standard or above).
- The application form includes a proposal (not exceeding 1000 words) of your intended research project, the rationale for your study, literature review, research question(s), design, methodology, and potential significance of the results.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
International: 41,179 AUD / year (≈ 21,750 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,917 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Living Costs
Reading, United Kingdom: 1,710-2,617 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available for Creative Writing.