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Masters Degrees in Poetry
We have 119 Masters Degrees in Poetry
Masters degrees in Poetry train postgraduates in the art of reading, constructing and analysing Poetry for critical and creative writing purposes. Though courses are typically listed as MA (Master of Arts), some courses are primarily taught degrees, while others are essentially a Masters by research. Entry requirements normally include an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject such as English Language, Literature or Creative Writing.
Why study a Masters in Poetry?
## You will study poetry from a variety of linguistic cultures, and in a wide range of historical contexts. This typically includes classical poetics, medieval literature, renaissance poetry, the Romantics and Victorians, as well as British, Irish and American contemporary writing. Skills in poetry reading will be developed through poetics analysis and an engagement with critical literature, with opportunities to specialise your interests. For example, you may engage with the symbolism of a particular author or poetic form. In some cases, you will be able to develop a portfolio of your own work, similar to a first collection. As well as preparing you to become a professional writer, these Masters offer a wealth of other future careers. These may include roles in the publishing industry, from editing to translating, or even historical research and poetic conservation.Refine your search
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Creative Writing - MA/PgDip
University of Roehampton
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
The MA in Creative Writing degree is designed for ambitious, committed writers who want to hone and develop their writing practice and develop their creative, critical and professional writing skills in preparation for a career in the creative industries. The programme explores three main forms of writing: fiction, poetry and fiction for young readers. Read more
MA Contemporary Creative Writing
Northeastern University London
Masters Programmes
To be part of a new kind of MA, focused on contemporary creative writing. Read more
English - Poetry (PgDip)
Queen’s University Belfast
School of Arts, English and Languages
Poetry is, quite simply, the activity for which Queen’s University is best known around the world. Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney was both a student and lecturer here at Queen’s, and other famous poet-alumni of the university include Ciaran Carson, Paul Muldoon and Medbh McGuckian. Read more
MA Creative Writing Poetry
University of East Anglia
School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
You’ve been writing poetry for so long that it’s become a vital part of your life. You may have tried one-off workshops or short courses but find that they are no longer enough. Read more
English - Poetry (MA)
Queen’s University Belfast
School of Arts, English and Languages
Poetry is, quite simply, the activity for which Queen’s University is best known around the world. Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney was both a student and lecturer here at Queen’s, and other famous poet-alumni of the university include Ciaran Carson, Paul Muldoon and Medbh McGuckian. Read more
MA Poetry and Poetics
University of York
Department of English and Related Literature
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. Read more
MA - Studies in Poetry
Durham University
Department of English Studies
Our taught MA course in Studies in Poetry offers choice, flexibility and the opportunity to specialise within this field. You can learn from the rich variety of research expertise in the Department and you also have the chance to concentrate on a particular area of literary study within the field. Read more
Writing Poetry - MA
Newcastle University
School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics
Choose this master's in poetry to receive expert tuition from nationally and internationally renowned poets. They'll help develop your poetry-writing and reflective abilities through reading, discussion and revision. Read more
Creative Writing (MA)
Sheffield Hallam University
Postgraduate Courses
Apply for the part-time course here. Create publishable, disciplined fiction and poetry under the tutelage of internationally acclaimed authors. Read more
MA - Creative Writing (Canterbury)
University of Kent
School of English
Have you got a story to tell? Our MA in Creative Writing will help you develop your creative writing practice, experiment with a variety of forms, and discover your voice. Read more
MA - Creative Writing
Durham University
Department of English Studies
The MA in Creative Writing is an exciting new course at Durham University. Taught by award-winning writers Dr Paul Batchelor , Dr Naomi Booth , Kayo Chingonyi , Professor Claire Harman , Sunjeev Sahota , and Dr Sam Riviere. Read more
MA Creative Writing
The University of Manchester
School of Arts, Languages and Cultures
Study on our MA Creative Writing master's course and you'll be part of the prestigious Centre for New Writing, where we bring together world-famous writers to teach people how to produce novels, short stories, creative non-fiction, poems and screenplays. Read more
Creative Writing MA
University of Limerick
Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
This programme is available full-time over one academic year or part-time over two years. Read more
Creative Writing - MA
Aberystwyth University
English & Creative Writing
The MA in Creative Writing at Aberystwyth University will help you develop your creative vision and writing abilities through a balanced programme of reading, analysis and writing workshops. Read more
Creative Writing MA
University of Southampton
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Enhance your skills with a master's in creative writing at the University of Southampton. Read more
