MA Creative Writing Poetry at University of East Anglia

Uncover the full scope of your creative potential on our dynamic Poetry MA. Study in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department, based in the historic city of Norwich, England’s first UNESCO City of Literature. You'll develop your writing with expert support from practising poets and critics, honing your craft and expanding your poetic range.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: Entry points: September; next start September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

At the heart of MA Poetry is the weekly workshop—a dynamic, collaborative space which aims to help you articulate and meet your own creative ambitions. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry 1, Creative Writing Research Methodology Conference, Describing Poetry, Creative Writing (poetry) Dissertation, Creative Writing Workshop: Poetry 2.

Career pathways

With a MA Creative Writing Poetry degree, you could launch a career as a: Freelance writer: Publish standalone pieces and collections in print and digital formats Publishing professional: Collaborate with writers to discover, commission, or publicise new work. Graduates from the MA have gone on to work for Granta and the London Review of Books, among others Editor: Shape developing new work as an editor or copyeditor, working for publishers, magazines, or freelance Arts Manager: Develop projects to promote literature and art to a wide audience Marketing, Advertising, and PR Executive: Use your ability to shape language to develop engaging campaigns

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