Overview
This Creative Writing course the University of West London aims to help you craft your work to the highest possible standard, as well as facilitate your engagement with the professional world. All writers are encouraged to develop their skills in the broadest way possible. This means participating in writing exercises across a spectrum, including reviews and blogs.
Our academics are often consulted by publishers about book proposals and manuscripts. See a list of potential PhD Creative Writing supervisors and read about their expertise in the "supervisors" section lower down the page.
Career opportunities:
Studying for a PhD Creative Writing enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia.
As a graduate of our PhD in Creative Writing, you will be highly accomplished writers, fluent and capable in what is – perhaps – the ultimate transferable skill.
Your PhD will help position you for a career in the many branches of the thriving media and cultural industries – nationally and internationally – as well as for academic careers in teaching and research.
Job roles
- scriptwriter
- journalist
- author
- copywriter
- copy editor
- literary agent.
Graduate employers
- publishers
- film and television
- radio
- advertising sector
- journalism sector
- public relations companies
- literary agencies
- new media.
Programme Structure
To enable you to enhance your professional profile, we support you throughout your research degree by:
- providing research seminars
- organising doctoral events and activities
- facilitating networking and collaboration opportunities
- encouraging and supporting publication and dissemination of your research
- offering opportunities to gain teaching expertise and experience.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026 – Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027 – Apply anytime.
Language
English
English requirements: Duolingo English Test 120; TOEFL iBT 86; PTE Academic 58; IELTS 6.5.
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Creative Writing
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters Degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
- Competence in written and spoken English is a pre-requisite for entrance to this programme. An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of 6.5 (with no element under 6.0).
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
Non-residents: 30,208 AUD / year (≈ 16,000 GBP / year)
Domestic
Citizens or residents: 9,251 AUD / year (≈ 4,900 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time:
- National - £2,450 (September)
- International - £8,000 (September)
Living costs
London, United Kingdom
2,147-4,072 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Creative Writing.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
- PhD Bursary – University of West London – Grant 2000 GBP – Deadline: Anytime
- The Townshend Studio and VC PhD Scholarship – University of West London – Grant 22000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Kitsune Scholarship – University of West London – Grant 5000 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- The AMO Scholarship – University of West London – Grant 5000 GBP – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – Grant Various benefits – Deadline: 2026-10-07
- ServiceScape Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline: 2026-11-30
- ACES Scholarships – Grant 3500 USD – Deadline: 2026-11-15
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – Grant Various benefits – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarships for PhD Students – Grant 19000 GBP – Merit-based – Deadline: Not specified
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – Grant Various benefits – Merit-based – Deadline: 2027-02-28
- Amberscholar Scholarship – Grant 6000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 2027-01-31
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Deadline: 2027-03-01
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 2026-10-31
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – Grant 1000 USD – Merit-based – Deadline: 2027-01-13
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – Grant 22500 GBP – Deadline: Not specified
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – Grant 3000 USD – Need-based – Deadline: 2026-12-31
- Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria – Grant Various benefits – Need-based – Deadline: 2026-12-31
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – Grant 1500 USD – Deadline: Not specified
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – Grant 12000 USD – Deadline: 2027-01-11