Course summary
The School of English and Journalism offers advanced research opportunities within the subject of Creative Writing. As an MPhil/PhD student you will be supervised by published writers and be given the opportunity to develop skills so that you may produce work of a publishable standard and engage in creative practice at doctoral level. Regular research seminars and postgraduate study groups aim to provide a stimulating environment in which to discuss and debate work being undertaken in the School and Creative Writing has strong links to English and Journalism as well as with the Schools of Film and Media, History and Heritage and Fine and Performing Arts.
Modules
For the most up to date module information, please visit the course page for this programme on our website. Some programmes provide you with the opportunity to focus your study in a particular area through optional modules. Timetabling arrangements may limit the availability of some optional modules to some students. As the options often reflect staff research interests, they may alter over time due to staff availability
Assessment method
The assessment at this level of study takes the form of an 80,000 word thesis. The creative writing dissertation will comprise 60,000 words of creative writing plus a 20,000 word analysis of the creative piece(s).
Entry requirements
Applicants should possess a relevant Master's degree. You will need to submit a research proposal along with your application form. The research proposal will allow us to judge the quality of the application and to decide whether we are able to supervise your project. International Students will require English Language at IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in each element, or equivalent. For more information, please see the course page: http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/course/crtvwtrp/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4596 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4596 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4596 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4596 | Year 1 |
| International | £14700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Full time and part time postgraduate research students will be invoiced the published set fee each academic year enrolled, up to the point of thesis submission.
Upon first enrolment, the full set fee is payable.
Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These will be informed by the research proposal submitted and will be calculated on an individual basis. Any additional fees will be outlined in your offer letter, prior to accepting your place at the University of Lincoln.
All continuing students are required to re-enrol on their anniversary of their first enrolment. The relevant set full time or part time fee is payable by all continuing students on re-enrolment.
A reduced 'writing-up' fee in the 12 month period prior to thesis submission may be applicable subject to your progress. After your Viva Voce examination, additional fees will be payable if a second Viva Voce examination is required.
Research students may be required to pay additional fees in addition to cover the cost of specialist resources, equipment and access to any specialist collections that may be required to support their research project. These will be informed by the research proposal submitted and will be calculated on an individual basis. Any additional fees will be outlined in your offer letter, prior to accepting your place at the University of Lincoln.
Sponsorship information
Please refer to the following website pages for further details - http://lincoln.ac.uk/home/studyatlincoln/postgraduateprogrammes/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
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