PhD - Doctor of Philosophy in Writing

Writing research at ECU focuses on the development of a body of creative work alongside an exegesis fusing practice and theory with critical analysisSpecific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor however applications are particularly encouraged from those with an interest in Theories and practices of writing and editing including fiction poetry prosepoetry lifewriting therapeutic writing writing for children and young adults essays and exegetical writing Memory mourning and literary responses to war Ecological approaches regionality and place writing Exile immigration silence grief and loss The Armenian Genocide comparative genocide and the artistic legacy of genocideEmployment opportunitiesGraduates may find employment in publishing editing teaching speech writing report writing journalism literary writing

All applicants are required to have the equivalent of 6 months full time research (which must involve a research output which includes the conception and design of the project, and analysis and interpretation of findings) if applying with a Masters qualification other than a Master by Research.Academic admission requirements (Band 11) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:Masters Degree (Research); orBachelor Honours Degree (First or Upper Second class); orDemonstrated capacity to undertake original PhD-level research.English competency requirements: