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Being a writer a PhD level

What does that actually mean? Why bother? What is the point?

My PhD calls itself a PhD in Creative and Criticial Writing. It is similar in many ways to the MA in Writing for Children which I completed at King Alfreds College, Winchester, UK in the year 2000: there is a substatnial creative piece and another sunstatnial piece which gives that writing a critical context.   

It does differ slightly from the MA. For that, as well as the major work, we had to complete other modules which showed a competence in and an understanding of various branches of childrens literature. At MA level this was called a rationale. We had to write about the birth of creative pieces and how they fit into their genre. Understandably, at PhD level, this goes further. But we concentrate on one creative piece and we must make our own critiques.

So, why do we do it? A writing friend asked me some months back why did I needed to do this. 

"You can write anyway," she said. "Its a lot of hard work."

Well, yes, I can and it is.

But I think it is making me take this process to its limit. Often, when we write, we remember something about the process, something about our genre and something about our reader - just until we write the next book. We apply our new findings to that, find out even more and forget a good deal of what  we had noticed before. Through completing a PhD, we get to think about this all of the time, - partly because at some point were going to  write it all down.

At times I think Im not getting very far. My creative peice, was I thought, going to be a 80,000 word novel for Young Adults. Now I find it is more likely to be 140,000. I have written just under 50,000. Am I further back than when I first started? On the other hand, I am collecting information faster than a magpie collects trinkets, albeit at the moment informally. My whole life has become the PhD. One is left to get on with it - and clearly at this level, it must be ones own work. Holding the title of doctor means that one has added to the body of knowledge. However, I have a mentor and guide - someone who will encourage, play devils advocate or give a kick up the backside - whatever is needed.

For me persoanlly, this is all to the good. I have the feeling that often I am satisfied with what I have done because I have done my best. At PhD level I am prepared to be told "you can do this better Gill," or even, less personally, "this has got to be better." 

PhD in Creative Writing

In 2003 we introduced the PhD in Creative Writing and welcomed our first students that year. So, if you are considering writing an extended work of fiction, say a novel, or a collection of short stories or a collection of poems, we can offer three-year PhD supervision, superb resources and the opportunity to enjoy the active social and literary atmosphere at St Andrews, including the StAnza Festival, student publications (such as The Red Wheelbarrow and Scores), visiting speakers and readings, etc. We have around 40 PhD students in the school, including some part-time, and the number of Creative Writers is increasing yearly. PhD students also take a dedicated module of

Research Skills for Creative Writing which includes sessions on how to work with an agent, approaching different publishers, dealing with commissions and the technical aspects of book production.

The Structure of the PhD

A St Andrews Creative Writing PhD is based on both creative work and research. A PhD thesis will consist of BOTH a piece of academic research of no less than 40,000 words AND a piece of Creative Writing, of similar length (80,000 words maximum combined total). The Creative Writing may be a collection of short stories, an extract from a novel, or a selection of poetry. In the case of poetry, a collection of around 30 to 40 pages is required. The research project may be related either to some aspect of the creative work (e.g. research into the historical or cultural material which informs the composition of a novel, or a study of the evolution of a particular poetic form), or might consist of an investigation into the nature of creative writing itself, related to the work in the creative component of the degree. We are happy to consider applications which cross disciplines.

Pre-requisites for application

To study for a PhD at St Andrews you should already have gained a distinction on a Creative Writing MLitt or Masters degree. If you have not, you must first complete the St Andrews Creative Writing MLitt (see above). Thereafter, subject to satisfactory progress and acceptance of your proposal by your intended supervisors, you may transfer directly to year 2 of a PhD, or if you wish begin a full 3 year PhD programme.

(N.B.: only St Andrews MLitt graduates may transfer to year 2 of a PhD.)

How to apply

You should acquaint yourself with the creative writing tutors research interests by visiting their individual web-pages, and by reading some of their published work. Then, if you believe that your interests match theirs, contact your prospective supervisor directly by e-mail, giving a brief outline of your proposal.

If your prospective supervisor thinks that your project is a viable one for the St Andrews PhD programme, he or she will advise you to contact the School of English postgraduate office from where you will receive the necessary application and information links. Please do not contact the postgraduate secretary directly for information about the programme until you have ascertained a positive statement of interest from your prospective supervisor. Please also note that the creative writing tutors cannot engage in detailed feedback during the application process: their role at this stage is simply to assess eligibility for application.

Complete the on-line application. For the PhD in Creative writing you will need to supply a portfolio of sample work. Please supply at least 1,000 words of creative prose or ten pages of poetry and 1, 000 words of critical prose so that we can assess your suitability for both elements of the PhD programme. You should also supply a 500 word research proposal. This should outline your proposed genre and topic, indicate the relationship you envisage between the creative and research elements and indicate why you think the St Andrews PhD programme is the right one for your project.

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