The University of Nottingham
Creative Writing PhD PhD
The University of Nottingham

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Nottingham is a fantastic place to study creative writing. From readings to workshops, to guest lectures, we have a wide range of literary and cultural activities on offer. Since 2015, we've also been a UNESCO City of Literature, offering an annual programme of literary events.

You will join a friendly and supportive research community, which provides the opportunity to:

  • Meet established and emerging writers at our ‘Off The Page’ event series

  • Write for Impact, the University magazine

  • Take part in the Nottingham Poetry Exchange’s open-mic sessions, magazine, and reading group

  • Write or direct for Nottingham New Theatre

  • Join the Creative Writing Society: write for Firefly magazine, or share your podcasts and blogs

  • Get editing experience through The Letters Page online journal, working with award-winning writer Jon McGregor

You are also welcome to attend presentations, guest speaker events and reading groups, hosted by our interdisciplinary Research Centres.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Creative Writing PhD, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

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About The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

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Student composition of The University of Nottingham

undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
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Where is this programme taught

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