Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months (Home students)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026: Apply anytime.
- Starting January 2027: Apply anytime.
There is no application closing date for this course. We suggest international students apply at least two months before the course starts.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Overview
The Creative Writing MPhil, PhD programme from Newcastle University offers supervision from a diverse range of experienced writers who are recognised specialists in their field. Areas of expertise include:
- poetry
- prose fiction, including fiction for children or young adults
- writing for stage, screen, or radio
You can see the range of research topics our current students are working on. Visit the programme website for more information.
Your research will have two main components:
- The creation of a substantial, original piece of creative work:
- a novel
- a collection of short stories
- a collection of poetry
- a play script or screen play
- An academic thesis related to your creative work, which could cover:
- topics
- genres
- themes
- a writer or group of writers
Many of our students go on to publication or performance either during or shortly after their studies.
Partners
We have strong links with a variety of partners, who all provide a wealth of materials, knowledge and opportunities:
- Seven Stories: The National Centre for the Children's Book
- Wordsworth Trust (Dove Cottage)
- Bloodaxe Books
- Northern Stage
- Live Theatre
- Tyneside Cinema
We are closely linked to the Newcastle Centre for the Literary Arts (NCLA), which puts you in regular contact with leading national and international creative practitioners. This develops your awareness of the creative, social and cultural issues that impacts and influences creative writing.
Research culture
Our rich research culture is fed by frequent public readings, seminars and workshops by staff, visiting artists, and postgraduates within the School. We also jointly sponsor The Newcastle/Bloodaxe Poetry Lectures with Bloodaxe Books. Recent writers include:
- Paul Muldoon
- Marilynne Robinson
- Ali Smith
- Kazuo Ishiguro
- Nuruddin Farah
- Andrea Levy
You will have the opportunity to participate with the NCLA and other faculties on multi-disciplinary research projects. For example, students have worked with linguists, computer scientists, musicians, film-makers, archivists, and visual artists on projects funded by leading research councils such as the AHRC, Clore Duffield, Wellcome Trust, and Arts Council England.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- The Faculty Training Programme provides a community made up of postgraduate social sciences and humanities students and staff. It is a unique blend of cross-disciplinary and generic researcher development training, recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) as providing a solid basis for doctoral study.
- Although your focus will be on your specialist study, our aim is for you to develop a broad range of research and project management skills that will support you in your career ahead. We have nurtured a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary and supportive environment where staff and students from across the world can come together and share their research experiences. You can also choose to register for a Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training, which accredits the core foundation modules on the training programme.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 125
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in English. If you are applying for a PhD you also need a master's degree.
- Along with your application you will be asked to submit examples of your creative writing, including two short stories, six poems or a script.
- 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.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International: 46,476 AUD / year (≈ 24,400 GBP / year)
Living costs
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: 1,067-1,888 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships
Available Scholarships
- Opportunity Scholarships - 2,000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Newcastle University
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - 4,000 GBP - Deadline: Anytime - Newcastle University
- 2% Early Payment Discount - Various benefits - Deadline: 25 Sep 2026 - Newcastle University
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program - Various benefits - Deadline: 07 Oct 2026 - U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship - 1,000 USD - Deadline: 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships - 3,500 USD - Deadline: 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility - Various benefits - Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students - 19,000 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship - Various benefits - Deadline: 28 Feb 2027
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship - 1,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Oct 2026
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship - 1,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Mar 2027
- Women Scholarship for International Students - 5,000 USD - Deadline: 28 Aug 2026
- The PhD Prep Fellowship - 10,000 USD - Deadline: 01 Sep 2026
- Dream Chaser Scholarship - 1,000 USD - Deadline: 13 Jan 2027
- Scholarship for students with disabilities - 3,000 USD - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids - 22,500 GBP - Deadline: Not specified
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria - Various benefits - Deadline: 31 Dec 2026
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship - 1,500 USD - Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme - 12,000 USD - Deadline: 11 Jan 2027
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