Creative Writing PhD

Bath, England, United Kingdom

Official program page (opens in a new tab)

At Bath Spa University in Bath, United Kingdom, Creative Writing PhD is offered as a doctorate in Liberal Arts programme. Tuition is GBP 8,050 per year for local students.

At a glance

Degree: Doctorate

Field: Liberal Arts

Local tuition: GBP 8,050 / year

We have no an application deadline on record for this programme yet — see the official programme page. — it helps other students.

Last checked November 2026 · Source: bathspa.ac.uk ·

Program details

Overview

This doctoral programme combines a proposed creative manuscript with supporting research. The manuscript is book length and may take the form of fiction, poetry, playscript or narrative non-fiction, alongside 20,000 words of contextualising research. Candidates are guided by teams of working writers and literary scholars. Staff expertise covers several genres, from scriptwriting to narrative non-fiction. Campus-based and low-residency study streams are available, and the programme also stages a yearly set of public talks and readings featuring current writers. Students are encouraged to publish and to take part in research training. Where possible, teaching opportunities are offered from the second year of research, once progression assessment has taken place. Graduates may pursue writing careers or academic posts. Study in this programme rewards sustained independent work.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Not yet summarised here; see the official programme page.

Application Details

Start Date: September 2026

About Bath Spa University

Type: University

Control: Public

Campus setting: Rural

Founded: 1975

Students: 28,970

Programs: 314

Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

Bath Spa University institutional facilities

1 / 4

View the full Bath Spa University profile

Similar programs in United Kingdom

Interdisciplinary Nanoscience and Nanotechnology

University of Cambridge · Cambridge · 3 years

Integrated PhD

Imperial College London · London

Creative Writing PhD

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh · 3 years

Creative Writing PhD

University of Nottingham · Nottingham · 48 months · On Campus

Cultures and Creative Practice PhD

University of Nottingham · Nottingham · 3 years · On Campus

Creative & Cultural Industries

University of Glasgow · Glasgow · 5 years

More programs at Bath Spa University

Creative Writing

1 year

Acting

3 years · On Campus

Acting and Performance Making (University Centre Weston)

3 years · On Campus

Acting Specialised with Professional Placement Year

4 years · On Campus

Acting with Foundation Year at Boomsatsuma

4 years · On Campus

Architecture

3 years · On Campus

Architecture with Integrated Foundation Year

4 years · On Campus

Architecture with Professional Placement Year

4 years · On Campus

Artificial Intelligence

Arts Management

Other universities in United Kingdom

University College London

London · QS 2027 #8 =

University of Cambridge

Cambridge · QS 2027 #6

Imperial College London

London · QS 2027 #2 =

Scholarships in United Kingdom

Bath Spa University Bursary — GBP 1,050
Cambridge Trust International Scholarship
Foundation Progression Scholarship — GBP 3,250
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
International Recruitment Office Scholarship — GBP 2,000

Frequently asked questions

What degree does Creative Writing PhD award?

Bath Spa University awards a Doctorate in the field of Liberal Arts on completion of this programme.

How much does Creative Writing PhD cost?

Tuition is GBP 8,050 per year for local students.

Study Abroad UK Student Visa Financial Requirement: Maintenance Funds ASEAN Applicants Must Show

Study Abroad MARA and JPA Sponsored Students in the UK: Visa Process and Sponsorship Rules

Admissions & Applications UK Student Visa Credibility Interviews: What ASEAN Applicants Should Expect and How to Prepare

Scholarships & Funding How Bruneian Students Apply to UK Universities: Visas, Scholarships and UCAS

Career Planning The UK Graduate Route Visa Explained for ASEAN International Students

Student Housing UK Student Housing for ASEAN Students: Guarantor Services, Deposits and Joint Tenancy Risk

Browse all articles →

Spotted something outdated or missing?

Help us keep this page accurate — it takes about 30 seconds.

Save this program and never miss its deadline

Save universities and programs, follow countries, and get deadline reminders by email. Free, takes a few seconds.

More doctorate programs in United Kingdom Liberal Arts programs in United Kingdom About Bath Spa University

Creative Writing PhD

At a glance