Research opportunities
We offer an MRes in creative writing.
You can study the MRes full-time, over a year, or part-time over two years.
You'll create a piece of imaginative writing in collaboration with a successful, published author.
You can specialise in one of these genres:
- poetry
- fiction
- imaginative non-fiction
The length of your project can be negotiated with your supervisor, but will usually be around 30,000 words. This includes 5,000 words of personal reflection on your writing.
You'll also take a research skills methods with other postgraduates in the department of English. This gives you the chance to socialise with students on other courses and to learn how to present your work in public.
Your project should show:
- understanding and consistency in your project and its accompanying critical analysis.
- a good understanding of the genre developed and appraised
- the use of relevant and appropriate language to the genre developed and appraised
- a clear understanding of narrative or other formal strategies adopted
- awareness of literary / historical / theoretical context appropriate to the project.
- clarity, economy of expression, avoidance of vague generalisations.
- evidence of independent thought and imagination
Fees & funding
Fees
All fees quoted are per academic year unless otherwise stated.
Here are our fees for 2017/18:
Scotland/ EU
Rest of UK
International students
Funding
Our postgraduate students are eligible to apply for doctoral studentships from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.
Students have also competed successfully for the Carnegie-Caledonian PhD scholarships and for the University’s Tranche studentships. The details for these schemes can be found on the websites of the Graduate School, the Scottish Graduate School for the Arts and Humanities and the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland.
Have a look at out our scholarship search for any funding opportunities available.
The fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year.
How can I apply?
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
All you have to do is complete an online application.
Entry requirements
The application
During the application you'll be asked for the following:
- your full contact details
- transcripts and certificates of all degrees
- proof of English language proficiency if you're applying as an international student
- two references, one of which must be academic
- funding or scholarship information
- research proposal of 250 to 1,000 words in length, detailing the subject area and topic to be investigated
By filling these details out as fully as possible, you'll avoid any delay to your application being processed by the University.
Supervisors
You'll need to identify your research supervisor before you finalise your application, preferably as soon as possible.
We have two research supervisors for you to choose from:
David's research focuses on poetry and translation.
Beatrice's research looks at fiction for adules and children, and dramatic writing.
What's next?
When you've identified a potential supervisor, based upon how well your research interests match theirs, drop them an email to introduce yourself.
In the email, make sure you attach a draft of your research proposal along with a copy of your CV.
Don't worry about how rough your research proposal may be at this stage - you'll have help from the School of Humanities to refine it.
If your chosen supervisor if available to work with you, they'll confirm this and nominate a potential second supervisor.
As soon as a second supervisor is confirmed, an offer of study will be sent to you through Pegasus; our online application system.
If you accept our offer, you'll then be sent a full offer in writing via the email address you provide.
Accepting an offer
Once you've accepted our offer, we'll need you to fulfil any academic, administrative or financial conditions that we ask.
UK or EU students
If you're applying as a UK or EU student, you'll then be issued with your registration documentation.
You can apply for a postgraduate research degree at any point in the year.
All you have to do is complete an online application.
Support & development
The Graduate School is a friendly and supportive study environment for all our research students studying subjects within Humanities & Social Sciences.
Our staff will support you through our studies and you'll become part of a community of students who get involved with our workshops, seminars and competitions.
Postgraduate Certificate in Researcher Professional Development (PgCert RPD)
Our PgCert RPD programme aims to ensure you get the most out of your current research activities at Strathclyde and help you prepare for your future career as a researcher.
We'll help you recognise and develop your transferable skills that'll have a positive impact on your research, now and in the future.
Careers
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