MFA Creative Writing - Poetry at University of Leeds

Programme overview

An MFA in which students write a full-length poetry collection manuscript under one-to-one supervision from an established poet, with feedback on development and guidance on publication.

Department: School of English | Duration: 12 months full time; 24 months part time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A focused poetry project developed under the supervision of active professional poets, expanding literary and historical context, advanced poetry writing techniques and strategic awareness of poetry publication.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) in English literature, Creative Writing or a related subject, plus an MA in Creative Writing or equivalent poetry practice evidenced in the application. Required: a writing sample showing potential for an advanced poetry project, a degree-specific personal statement and an MFA Poetry Project proposal. Applicants can apply while taking an MA at Leeds or elsewhere. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the full-time course; September 2027 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total tuition for the full-time course; September 2027 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time / 24 months part-time

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