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Creative and Critical Writing (Welsh)
This unique PhD pathway offers students the opportunity to produce an original piece or collection of creative work as well as a thorough analysis of the work. The creative element can include prose (novel, short story, creative non-fiction or play/film script) or poetry.
The programme includes a compulsory critical element. Students are asked to apply the original creative work to broader critical and cultural contexts as well as evaluating the work’s conceptual and theoretical contribution.
Admission requirements
Suitable for graduates in Welsh or other Humanities and Social Science subjects. Students who have not completed an MA or a research methods training course normally follow the research skills module of the taught MA while preparing for their MPhil/PhD thesis.
A 1st or Upper 2nd class UK Honours degree or equivalent is required.
Candidates who wish to submit their PhD dissertation in Welsh, and who have not graduated in Welsh, must satisfy the School as to the standard of their written and oral skills in the language.
English language requirements
IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in all subskills, or equivalent
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
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Qualification
Skills developed
- Advanced subject knowledge and expertise
- Advanced research skills (theory and application)
- Self-management and motivation
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Research dissemination and engagement
Career paths
Previous graduates in this field have gone on to pursue careers in higher education, research, the arts, media, education, government and publishing.
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