PhD in English Literature and Creative Writing
We welcome enquiries and proposals for PhD study in all periods of literature in English, from the medieval period to the twenty-first century. The Department's particular strengths include:
- C19th and C20th American Literature
- Ethnic American Literatures
- Creative Writing (Prose and Poetry)
- Literary Theory - especially
- Ecocriticism
- Gender
- Sexuality and Queer Studies
- Marxism
- Poststructuralism
- Postcolonialism
- Travel Writing
- Welsh Writing in English
- Women's Writing
- Medieval Literature
- Early Modern and Renaissance Literature
- C18th and Augustan Literature
- Romantic Literature
- Victorian Fiction
- Modernism
- Postmodernism
- Contemporary Poetry
- Postcolonial Literature - especially African
Entry Requirements
In addition to the standard application materials (please see how to apply), prospective research students must submit a research outline of 1000 words. This should include:
- Title
- Key research questions to be addressed
- Sources/methodology
- Why you are interested in this topic
Further information regarding what is required from the research proposal is available in the PhD in Literature Application Procedure
Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 7.0 or a TOEFL score of 610 (paper based test) or 250 (computer based) with an essay rating of 5.5. Applicants who have successfully undertaken a Bachelors degree in a UK University are exempt from this requirement.