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PhD in Creative Writing

For the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Creative Writing, students are required to complete a full-length creative work and a substantial critical essay on a theoretical and/or critical topic related to one or more aspects of the creative work.

To be eligible candidates need to have a strong record of publication and to have submitted an approved folio of creative writing.

Creative writing is a vibrant and growing area within English. As a creative writing candidate you will work with distinguished writers, and have the opportunity to meet - and share ideas with - a lively group of fellow students. The discipline actively encourages visits from international writers who further enhance UWA as an exciting environment for writing.

Creative writing staff include:
Steve Chinna (Smith Street, and ongoing theatrical works)
Dennis Haskell (The Ghost Names Sing, Unfinished Pleasures: Selected Poems)
Van Ikin (Glass Reptile Breakout, Mortal Fire)
Gail Jones (Sixty Lights, Black Mirror, Fetish Lives, The House of Breathing)
Brenda Walker (The Wing of Night, Poe's Cat, One More River, Crush)

Since postgraduate study in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines involves research and writing in both depth and breadth, English communication and Cultural Studies has developed a number of structures designed to assist students along the way to completion. These include:

Processes to ensure Progress
Milestones in the first year:
  1. Bibliography after 3 months
  2. Formal Research Proposal after 4 or 6 months
  3. First chapter after 9 months
Confidential annual reports by students and supervisors;
Opportunity for meeting with Research Committee members.

Enquiries - We welcome enquiries from potential students. If after reading this website you would like further information, please contact the Postgraduate Coordinator, Asst. Prof Tony Hughes-d'Aeth on 61 8 6488 3495 or email tonyhda@cyllene.uwa.edu.au
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