MA Creative Writing Poetry

The Creative Writing Poetry MA course, available at The University of East Anglia, is a full-time, one-year, or part-time, two-year program designed to challenge, inspire and enhance the writing abilities of individuals with an interest in poetry. This course allows students to engage with and develop their own poetry practice under the guidance of well-known contemporary poets. Course Content: The course majorly revolves around three aspects: critical reading of contemporary poetry and poetics, participation in workshops, and creative writing of the student's own poems. It provides students with an opportunity to focus deeply on their own practice through workshops, tutorials, and a critical study of a range of texts. Apart from core modules, students also undertake an independently researched and written critical essay as a part of the curriculum.Key Modules: The modules covered in this course include 'The Writing of Poetry', 'The Poetics of Place', 'Translation and Creative Writing', and 'The Writing Life'. These modules are designed to cover all aspects of writing, poetic arenas, and contemporary issues surrounding the world of poetry.Future Careers: This course can pave the way for a range of careers in fields such as publishing, performance, writing, teaching, and journalism. The program also provides strong groundwork for students who wish to pursue further research on poetry and creative writing. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.