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You can now get a PhD in creativity
Universities don’t like change. But as the breakneck pace of technology speeds up the modern economy, these ancient institutions are starting to break the rules .
To adapt to the needs of future workers, some colleges are moving their courses online ; others are doubling down on artificial intelligence . The latest school to offer a nontraditional approach to higher education is the University of the Arts, a visual and performing arts school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which has just set up a new PhD program not in an specific discipline—but in the overarching idea of creativity.
Under the new creativity PhD , which debuted last month, students will participate in cross-disciplinary workshops and produce unique, independent dissertations, advised by professionals brought in from outside the university. The PhD begins with an immersive two-week “creative bootcamp,” meant to throw the students—who ideally will be mid-career professionals already successful in one industry—out of their comfort zone entirely.
By corralling people of different fields together under one program, the school hopes to break with academia’s centuries-old tradition of isolating disciplines and inspire students to learn the act of creativity itself. Collaboration and innovation are the focus, rather than advancement in a particular subject.
The whole venture resembles a Silicon Valley startup accelerator more than a degree program—which is partly the intent. As the school’s president David Yager explains it to Quartz: “I think about it as re-engineering. If we’re successful, some of these people will be driving and focusing on industries we’re not even talking about right now. They’ll have tools to think differently.”
Jonathan Fineberg, the director of the PhD program and a 40-year veteran of academia, says he has never felt comfortable with the way most degree programs force students to master all the literature that came before them in order to start on their own work. “It takes some people 10 years to break free of the hierarchies they’ve been taught,” he says. “We want somebody without the skills on the agenda to figure it out in a non-methodical way.”
Fineberg and Yager point out that a growing number of companies these days employ a “chief creative officer” or “chief brain,” whose role involves tackling problems across industries. Many of those people come from nontraditional, nonacademic backgrounds; in the duo’s view, however, it is also possible to be trained directly for those roles. At $48,800 a year, the new PhD is not cheap, but the tuition cost rivals that of other advanced degrees.
The program joins a small but budding list of creativity-themed offerings from universities. Buffalo State College, which has offered courses in creativity in 1967, is the oldest US university to consider as an academic discipline. The point, as professor Roger Firestien explained it to the New York Times (paywall) in 2014, is to “make creativity happen instead of waiting for it to bubble up. A muse doesn’t have to hit you.” As American employees splinter from their companies and move toward independent work , adopting a creative mindset in any case cannot hurt.
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How to Survive Your PhD
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You need to be smart to begin a PhD - but you need to be resilient to finish one. Between one-quarter and one-third of all research students never finish their degree. The PhD is an emotional journey as much as it is an intellectual one.
What kinds of emotions does the research degree process provoke? What strategies can help students deal with the emotional highs and lows? How can academic advisors, family and friends help research students cope with these stresses - and celebrate the successes?
This course is primarily designed for masters, PhD, and research students and the academics who are tasked with helping them, but you may also be a family member or friend of a PhD student who is seeking to better understand what your loved one is going through.
By directly addressing the emotional issues, and by helping us see the connections between emotional resilience and success, this course aims to help us all create a more supportive academic environment, where students can do their best research work.
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- Institution: ANUx
- Subject: Communication
- Level: Advanced
- Familiarity with the basic concept of research study (such as Honours, Masters, or PhD processes).
- Some insider knowledge of academic life and tertiary education is advantageous, but not essential.
- Language: English
- Video Transcript: English
What you'll learn
- Understand the common emotional experiences of research students and why they tend to have emotional issues in common.
- Discuss and create strategies and approaches to help research students cope with the emotional challenges of research study.
- Help academics and prospective academics become more effective research supervisors.
Week one: Setting the scene Prior research on research student success and failure shows that there are a range of common factors at play. We examine these factors and start to look at the causes. Week Two: A quick history of the doctorate To better understand how and research degree study can be so difficult we will take a brief tour back to the late middle ages and the birth of the university - as a place and an idea. Week Three: Confidence We take a look at confidence, in particular why some students have very little. We’ll explore the imposter syndrome and how we might counter it and then have a look at the risks of over confidence. Week Four: Frustration This week we look at frustration. Research can be very frustrating, but writing is perhaps the site of most of the frustration that students feel. We explore the nature of this frustration and how supervisors can make it better - or worse. Week Five: Loneliness Loneliness and isolation seems to be a common problem for research students - but how does it happen? We look at the difference between social isolation and intellectual isolation. We tackle the difficult problem of how much help a supervisor should really give a student. Week Six: Fear Research students are high achievers who often have an intense fear of failure. We look at two fears in particular - fear of writing and fear of speaking in public. Week Seven: Curiosity Good researchers are curious creatures! Curiosity is crucial to research, but what happens when curiosity gets out of control? This week we focus on the literature review as a site where curiosity can get out of control. Week Eight: Confusion Confusion is an inevitable part of the research degree process - but do research students get confused about the same sorts of things? Week Nine: Boredom A research degree usually involves a big project that takes place over an extended period of time. It’s inevitable that some students will get bored. But boredom is much more interesting than you might think! Week Ten: Love Do researchers always love their work? What about love for your supervisor - is that appropriate? If you truly love your discipline, how should you behave as a researcher? This week we look at Love - and it’s complicated.
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3-4 years full-time or 4-6 years part-time
Course overview
We offer MPhil and PhD research programmes in English (including American Studies), Comparative Literature or Linguistics for full or part-time study.
Join a scholarly community
- The Department of English Creative Writing consists of some 40 scholars and creative writers whose work is acknowledged and cited internationally.
- We offer a stimulating environment for undertaking postgraduate research in English Literature (including American Literature and literary theory), World Literature, Comparative Literature, Linguistics, and Creative Writing.
- We particularly encourage cross- and interdisciplinary research in emerging fields of study and creative practice.
- Find out more about our staff and their specialisms and expertise, and the Department of English and Creative Writing .
Vibrant research environment
As well as working with scholars and writers of international standing, you will have the opportunity to play an active role in a vibrant research environment which includes the Richard Hoggart Lectures in Literature and Culture, the annual Goldsmiths Prize for bold and innovative fiction, and specialist seminars and colloquia offered by the Goldsmiths Writers' Centre , the Centre for Caribbean and Diaspora Studies , the Decadence Research Centre , the Centre for Philosophy and Critical Thought , and the Centre for Comparative Literature , the Goldsmiths Literature Seminars (GLITS), the Goldsmiths Linguistics Seminars (GoldLingS), and the e-journal, GLITS-e.
Structure and assessment
North American applicants especially should note that the British system does not include preparatory taught classes or examinations as part of the MPhil/PhD programme, except for an initial course in research methods.
Assessment is by thesis and viva voce.
Find out more about research degrees at Goldsmiths .
Contact the department
If you have specific questions about the degree, contact Uttara Natarajan .
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Expertise and guidance
Since enrolling as a sociolinguistics PhD student at Goldsmiths, my academic and social experiences have been nothing short of exceptional. Previously I had the privilege of studying MA Sociocultural Linguistics , with a particular focus on the 'Discourse and Identity in Spoken Interaction' module. This has equipped me with a strong foundation to apply my sociolinguistic and discourse knowledge to my own research. I am incredibly grateful for my supervisor, Dr Pia Pichler , whose unwavering patience, expertise, and guidance have been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals.
Amazing resources
The university offers a wealth of resources and support to help students reach their academic goals. These include services such as academic coaching, academic writing advice, and digital literacy support from Subject Librarians. Based on my experience, I highly recommend that future students take full advantage of these resources in order to maximise their potential and achieve their academic aspirations. With the guidance of these resources, students can build the necessary skills to excel in their studies and receive the support needed to succeed at Goldsmiths. So, my suggestion to future students would be to make the most of these amazing resources and unlock their full potential during their time at Goldsmiths.
Award recognition
I was the runner-up for the Judith Baxter Award, which recognises the work of one promising new researcher in language, gender and sexuality per year. The review panel was extremely impressed by the scope and depth of my fieldwork, my attention to an under-researched area, and my challenge to the global south's perspective on intersectionality. The committee felt that my work has the potential to make a significant contribution to the field of language, gender and sexuality.
A rich tapestry of diverse cultures
South East London is a vibrant and dynamic place that offers a rich tapestry of diverse cultures to explore. From Korean and Vietnamese to Lebanese and Chinese, there is an abundance of wonderful and unique food to indulge in. In addition to the classic British pubs that the area is known for, I encourage you to take your taste buds on an adventure and experience the wide variety of flavours and cuisines available in this exciting part of the city.
Entry requirements
You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a taught Masters in a relevant subject area, of at least high merit standard. We normally also expect an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard.
You might also be considered for some programmes if you aren’t a graduate or your degree is in an unrelated field, but have relevant experience and can show that you have the ability to work at postgraduate level.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification ) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing and no element lower than 6.5 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study .
Fees, funding & scholarships
Annual tuition fees.
These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2023/2024 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £TBC
- Home - part-time: £TBC
- International - full-time: £TBC
If your fees are not listed here, please check our postgraduate fees guidance or contact the Fees Office , who can also advise you about how to pay your fees.
It’s not currently possible for international students to study part-time under a student visa. If you think you might be eligible to study part-time while being on another visa type, please contact our Admissions Team for more information.
If you are looking to pay your fees please see our guide to making a payment .
Additional costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you'll be responsible for any additional costs associated with your course, such as buying stationery and paying for photocopying. You can find out more about what you need to budget for on our study costs page .
There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. This can include things like paying for field trips or specialist materials for your assignments.
Funding opportunities
Find out more about postgraduate fees and explore funding opportunities . If you're applying for funding, you may be subject to an application deadline.
AHRC studentships .
The Department of English and Creative Writing normally offers a range of fee waivers for this programme , as well as additional support for its students.
How to apply
You apply directly to Goldsmiths using our online application system.
Before submitting your application you'll need to have:
- Details of your education history , including the dates of all exams/assessments
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
- Contact details of a second referee
- A personal statement – this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
Please see our guidance on writing a postgraduate statement
- If available, an electronic copy of your educational transcript (this is particularly important if you have studied outside of the UK, but isn’t mandatory)
- Details of your research proposal
You'll be able to save your progress at any point and return to your application by logging in using your username/email and password.
Before you apply for a research programme, we advise you to get in touch with the programme contact, listed above. It may also be possible to arrange an advisory meeting.
Before you start at Goldsmiths, the actual topic of your research has to be agreed with your proposed supervisor, who will be a member of staff active in your general field of research. The choice of topic may be influenced by the current research in the department or the requirements of an external funding body.
If you wish to study on a part-time basis, you should also indicate how many hours a week you intend to devote to research, whether this will be at evenings or weekends, and for how many hours each day.
Research proposals
Along with your application and academic reference, you should also upload a research proposal at the point of application.
This should be in the form of a statement of the proposed area of research and should include:
- delineation of the research topic
- why it has been chosen
- an initial hypothesis (if applicable)
- a brief list of major secondary sources
When to apply
We accept applications from October for students wanting to start the following September.
We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you haven't finished your current programme of study. It's very common to be offered a place conditional on you achieving a particular qualification.
If you're applying for external funding from one of the Research Councils, make sure you submit your application by the deadline they've specified.
Selection process
If the subject you are applying to research is in an unrelated field, you may be considered subject to qualifying interview/submission of sample essays.
Find out more about applying .
Carrying out a research degree will help you develop:
- transferable skills, including enhanced communication and discussion skills in written and oral contexts
- the ability to analyse and evaluate different textual materials
- the ability to organise information, and to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments
Our graduates have gone on to pursue careers in:
- public relations
- advertising
- the civil service
Research training programme
Training in research methods and skills is provided both by the department and Goldsmiths' Graduate School. This begins with an intensive week-long induction in the first week of enrolment and continues later in the first term with a series of seminars focussing on the specific challenges of literary and linguistic research projects. The department will also inform you about any research training seminars or study-days offered elsewhere in the University of London (for example, by the Institute of English Studies or the Institute of Modern Languages Research, School of Advanced Study) or beyond, such as at the British Library. The specific training requirements of your project will be assessed, and guidance provided on specialist seminars and conferences to attend, which can be supported where possible by assistance from departmental funds.
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The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is a key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD in Creative Writing.
Programme content
You'll be expected to combine your own creative writing – whether poetry, fiction or life writing – with research into the genre or area of literature in which you are working, to gain insight into its history and development, and to engage with relevant contemporary debates.
This might be genre in the more traditional sense, for example satire, fictional autobiography, verse drama, or particular traditions to which you feel your work relates, for example projective verse, postmodernist fiction, or Caribbean poetics.
This element of the PhD – the critical commentary – will constitute around 30% of the final work; the major part – 70% – will be a creative work of publishable standard: a novel, memoir, book of poems or collection of stories, for example.
Assessment is by thesis and viva voce.
North American applicants especially should note that the British system does not include preparatory taught classes or examinations as part of the MPhil/PhD programme, except for an initial course in research methods.
You'll develop transferable skills, including:
- enhanced communication and discussion skills in written and oral contexts
- the ability to analyse and evaluate different textual materials
- the ability to organise information
- the ability to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments
- Public relations
- Advertising
- The civil service
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Students should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.
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The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD Creative Writing.
Programme content
You'll be expected to combine your own creative writing – whether poetry, fiction or life writing – with research into the genre or area of literature in which you are working, to gain insight into its history and development, and to engage with relevant contemporary debates.
This might be genre in the more traditional sense, for example satire, fictional autobiography, verse drama, or particular traditions to which you feel your work relates, for example projective verse, postmodernist fiction, or Caribbean poetics.
This element of the PhD – the critical commentary – will constitute around 30% of the final work; the major part – 70% – will be a creative work of publishable standard: a novel, memoir, book of poems or collection of stories, for example.
Admission requirements
You should normally hold a first or upper second class BA Honours degree and have either a good MA in Creative Writing or a track record of relevant publications with a reputable company.
International qualifications
We accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out more about the qualifications we accept from around the world.
If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 7.0 with a 7.0 in writing to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
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MPhil/PhD Creative Writing Goldsmiths, University of London
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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The inter-relationship between theory, scholarship and the creative process is a key to the Goldsmiths MPhil/PhD in Creative Writing.
Programme content
You'll be expected to combine your own creative writing – whether poetry, fiction or life writing – with research into the genre or area of literature in which you are working, to gain insight into its history and development, and to engage with relevant contemporary debates.
This might be genre in the more traditional sense, for example satire, fictional autobiography, verse drama, or particular traditions to which you feel your work relates, for example projective verse, postmodernist fiction, or Caribbean poetics.
This element of the PhD – the critical commentary – will constitute around 30% of the final work; the major part – 70% – will be a creative work of publishable standard: a novel, memoir, book of poems or collection of stories, for example.
Assessment is by thesis and viva voce.
North American applicants especially should note that the British system does not include preparatory taught classes or examinations as part of the MPhil/PhD programme, except for an initial course in research methods.
You'll develop transferable skills, including:
- enhanced communication and discussion skills in written and oral contexts
- the ability to analyse and evaluate different textual materials
- the ability to organise information
- the ability to assimilate and evaluate competing arguments
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- The civil service
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£ 15,820 per year
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Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England
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