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Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time Award winner
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The MA Poetry and Poetics programme at the University of York offers a captivating exploration of poetry across cultures and eras. Delve into the rich world of classical and post-colonial poetics, with a strong emphasis on theory and form. Construct your own bespoke programme of study from a wide range of module options, including the opportunity to take a poetry writing workshop with our esteemed creative writing faculty. Taught by world-leading scholars, this course will enhance your research skills and equip you for further study or careers in teaching, publishing, arts management, and journalism. A 2:1 or equivalent is required, though lower qualifications may be considered with relevant experience.

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Engage with poetry across cultures and eras

Study widely and deeply in poetry and ideas from the classical period to the present day. Engage with a cross-cultural approach, and place issues of translation and cultural exchange at the heart of the study of poetry from classical to post-colonial poetics.

You'll be able to focus on the poem and the poet with an emphasis on theory and form, and be able to construct a distinct, individually chosen programme of study from a wide range of options. This will include the opportunity to take a workshop in poetry writing with our creative writing faculty.

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Entry Requirements

2:1 or equivalent. We will consider applications from students with lower qualifications, particularly if you have high marks in relevant modules or appropriate professional experience.

You will need to submit examples of written work with your application.

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability.

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