Dr. Horatio Clare

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Biography

Horatio Clare is a lecturer in Creative Writing at the Centre for New Writing at the University of Manchester. He is an accomplished author whose works include memoirs, travel writing, short stories, and novellas. His non-fiction titles include 'Running High', which won the Somerset Maugham Award, 'Single Swallow', and 'Icebreaker: A Voyage Far North', which was shortlisted for the Wales Book of the Year. Clare has also written for various distinguished newspapers and magazines such as the Financial Times, The Observer, and Condé Nast Traveller. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio, especially known for the 'Own Correspondent' program on Radio 4 and the 'Sound Walks' series on Radio 3. Clare has received numerous accolades for his literary work, including the Branford Boase Award for his debut children's book 'Aubrey and the Terrible Yoot', and he actively participates in discussions about the role of travel and contemporary non-fiction in the media.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

Centre for New Writing, University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Teaching Creative Writing with a focus on non-fiction and travel writing.

Presenter / Broadcaster

2018-01-01 — Present

British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) • Manchester, England

Contributes as a presenter for BBC Radio programs.

Contributing Editor

2018-01-01 — Present

Condé Nast Traveller • Manchester, England

Writes features and travel articles.

Feature Writer / Reviewer

2018-01-01 — Present

Guardian Media Group plc • Manchester, England

Focuses on travel writing and reviews.

Awards

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Branford Boase Award

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Somerset Maugham Award

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Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.