English with Creative Writing

Entry requirements

Applicants for MA programmes in English and related literature will normally be expected to have obtained upper 2nd Class Honours, or equivalent, in an appropriate subject.

It is sometimes possible for MA by research students to transfer to a MPhil (and subsequently to a PhD) at the end of their MA year without having to make a new application. Such a transfer would be done without having the MA conferred, and your MA dissertation may be used as the basis for part of the thesis. The MA year will be counted as the first year of the MPhil/PhD.

For doctoral research, we would generally expect you to have completed an MA in a relevant subject.

Months of entry

January, April, October

Course content

Our PhD in English with Creative Writing offers an innovative structure for students looking to combine their creative and critical interests. Encouraging distinctive approaches to practice-based literary research, this route allows you to develop a substantial work of creative writing (in prose, poetry, or other forms) in the context of a larger research project.

As part of a thriving community of postgraduate researchers and writers, you will be supported by world-leading experts with a wide range of global and historical specialisms, and given access to unique resources including the department's letterpress printing studio, writers-in-residence, and our prestigious Writers at York events series.

The PhD is also available as a distance learning course.

Fees and funding