MA Poetry and Poetics

The MA Poetry and Poetics course at the University of York is a stimulating and versatile program that focuses on deep study of poetry and poetics, ranging from the classical tradition to contemporary practices and experimental forms. Students have the opportunity to closely study, create, and innovate, traversing in the rich interplay between creative and critical practice, while being challenged and supported by a diverse and vibrant collective of peers and tutors.Course Content: The course comprises a mix of training modules designed to provide students with a deep understanding of critical theories and creative skills associated with poetry and poetics. Students are required to complete the two core modules, Practical Poetics and Poetry & Poetics Dissertation, along with the optional modules to earn 180 credits to complete the course successfully.Key Modules: The key modules of this course include: Practical Poetics, Poetry & Poetics Dissertation, and options such as American Poetry, Poetry and Music, Romantic Poetry: Influence and Inspiration, and The Spoken Word, among others.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a wide range of future career paths including academic research, critical and cultural theory, education and teaching, publishing, art and culture administration, journalism, advertising and marketing, and many more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.