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University of East Anglia UEA: Creative Writing Poetry
| Institution | University of East Anglia UEA View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing |
| Web | https://www.uea.ac.uk |
| admissions@uea.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01603 591515 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Overview
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 they’re no longer enough. Now it’s time to take it further!
Our dynamic Creative Writing Poetry MA is your chance to immerse yourself in reading and writing poetry in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department. Our tutors are committed to helping you to become the best and most exciting writer you can be.
Over the course of the year, you’ll uncover the full scope of your creative and intellectual potential as a poet. In workshops, you'll develop your writing with expert support, honing your craft and expanding your poetic range. From exploring innovative forms to engaging with poetry from across cultures and centuries, this course is designed to challenge, inspire and equip you to write work of publishable quality.
As part of the renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, you’ll connect with some of the UK’s most acclaimed poets and poetry editors, gaining invaluable industry insight. Your work will also be showcased in our professionally published annual anthology, distributed to leading poetry publishers and influential figures in the literary world. UEA is part of a thriving network of poetry activities, which offers you opportunities to perform, publish, and connect with fellow writers. We host an annual Poetry Festival, showcasing work from our MA. You’ll also have the chance to attend a masterclass and discuss your writing one-to-one with the Poetry Festival Fellow.
Upon graduation, you’ll have built a compelling portfolio of work—close in length to a first poetry collection. As a graduate of this MA in Poetry, you’ll be following in the footsteps of acclaimed alumni such as Sandeep Parmar, Freya Bantiff, Eve Esfandiari Denney, Gboyega Odubanjo, Sean Wai Keung, Deshawn McKinney, Al Anderson, Mona Arshi, Sam Buchan-Watts and Sohini Basak. Whether you’re aiming to publish, perform, or pursue a career in the literary arts, this degree opens doors to a vibrant and creative future.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 20 pages of poetry). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| EU | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
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 they’re no longer enough. Now it’s time to take it further!
Our dynamic Creative Writing Poetry MA is your chance to immerse yourself in reading and writing poetry in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department. Our tutors are committed to helping you to become the best and most exciting writer you can be.
Over the course of the year, you’ll uncover the full scope of your creative and intellectual potential as a poet. In workshops, you'll develop your writing with expert support, honing your craft and expanding your poetic range. From exploring innovative forms to engaging with poetry from across cultures and centuries, this course is designed to challenge, inspire and equip you to write work of publishable quality.
As part of the renowned School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing, you’ll connect with some of the UK’s most acclaimed poets and poetry editors, gaining invaluable industry insight. Your work will also be showcased in our professionally published annual anthology, distributed to leading poetry publishers and influential figures in the literary world. UEA is part of a thriving network of poetry activities, which offers you opportunities to perform, publish, and connect with fellow writers. We host an annual Poetry Festival, showcasing work from our MA. You’ll also have the chance to attend a masterclass and discuss your writing one-to-one with the Poetry Festival Fellow.
Upon graduation, you’ll have built a compelling portfolio of work—close in length to a first poetry collection. As a graduate of this MA in Poetry, you’ll be following in the footsteps of acclaimed alumni such as Sandeep Parmar, Freya Bantiff, Eve Esfandiari Denney, Gboyega Odubanjo, Sean Wai Keung, Deshawn McKinney, Al Anderson, Mona Arshi, Sam Buchan-Watts and Sohini Basak. Whether you’re aiming to publish, perform, or pursue a career in the literary arts, this degree opens doors to a vibrant and creative future.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 20 pages of poetry). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| Channel Islands | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| England | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 11200 GBP for Whole course |
| EU | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 23850 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
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 they are no longer enough. Now it’s time to take it further! Our Creative Writing Poetry MA is your chance to immerse yourself in reading and writing poetry in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department. Your tutors will be committed to helping you to become the best and most exciting writer you can be. Over the year you’ll discover more about your imaginative, artistic and intellectual potential as a poet. In your Poetry Workshops, you’ll work intensively on your writing practice with expert guidance and support from tutors and peers. You’ll develop your poetic ambition by learning more about poetry across time and place, about form and technique, practice and theory. You’ll read the kinds of poetry you’ve never come across before and discover a world of poetry beyond the forms and approaches you already know. We aim to support you in writing poetry of a publishable standard, and to create an encouraging, exciting and rigorous environment. Through your two Poetry Workshops, you’ll be encouraged to test, extend and refine your poetic technique – an experience that is often exciting and sometimes uncomfortable, but always rewarding.
Within UEA’s internationally-famous writing community and as part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (follow us on Instagram!), you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the UK’s leading poets and poetry editors and benefit from their insight and expertise. Our annual anthology is professionally published and distributed to a key list of poetry houses and other contacts.
UEA is also part of a thriving network of regional poetry activities, which offers plenty of opportunities to gain performance experience and to get involved in publication. UEA also hosts an annual Poetry Festival, an event showcasing the MA poets’ work. You’ll have the chance to attend a masterclass and discuss your writing one-to-one with the Poetry Festival Fellow. UEA is also part of a thriving network of regional poetry activity, which offers plenty of opportunities to gain performance experience and to get involved in publication. During the one-year course of intensive reading, writing, exploration and risk-taking, you’ll develop a body of work close in length to a first collection. As a graduate of our MA in Poetry, you might join the ranks of our alumni who have published their work to high acclaim, such as Mona Arshi, Sam Buchan-Watts and Sohini Basak. After completing the course, a variety of careers in the literary arts and creative industries will be open to you.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 20 pages of poetry). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| International | 22700 GBP for Whole course |
Summary
Overview
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 they are no longer enough. Now it’s time to take it further! Our Creative Writing Poetry MA is your chance to immerse yourself in reading and writing poetry in UEA’s world-leading Creative Writing department. Your tutors will be committed to helping you to become the best and most exciting writer you can be. Over the year you’ll discover more about your imaginative, artistic and intellectual potential as a poet. In your Poetry Workshops, you’ll work intensively on your writing practice with expert guidance and support from tutors and peers. You’ll develop your poetic ambition by learning more about poetry across time and place, about form and technique, practice and theory. You’ll read the kinds of poetry you’ve never come across before and discover a world of poetry beyond the forms and approaches you already know. We aim to support you in writing poetry of a publishable standard, and to create an encouraging, exciting and rigorous environment. Through your two Poetry Workshops, you’ll be encouraged to test, extend and refine your poetic technique – an experience that is often exciting and sometimes uncomfortable, but always rewarding.
Within UEA’s internationally-famous writing community and as part of the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing (follow us on Instagram!), you’ll have the opportunity to meet some of the UK’s leading poets and poetry editors and benefit from their insight and expertise. Our annual anthology is professionally published and distributed to a key list of poetry houses and other contacts.
UEA is also part of a thriving network of regional poetry activities, which offers plenty of opportunities to gain performance experience and to get involved in publication. UEA also hosts an annual Poetry Festival, an event showcasing the MA poets’ work. You’ll have the chance to attend a masterclass and discuss your writing one-to-one with the Poetry Festival Fellow. UEA is also part of a thriving network of regional poetry activity, which offers plenty of opportunities to gain performance experience and to get involved in publication. During the one-year course of intensive reading, writing, exploration and risk-taking, you’ll develop a body of work close in length to a first collection. As a graduate of our MA in Poetry, you might join the ranks of our alumni who have published their work to high acclaim, such as Mona Arshi, Sam Buchan-Watts and Sohini Basak. After completing the course, a variety of careers in the literary arts and creative industries will be open to you.
Disclaimer
Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: www.uea.ac.uk
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree classification: 2:1 or equivalent. Degree subject: Any subject area. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must also submit a sample of their work (up to 20 pages of poetry). |
| Location | University of East Anglia Norwich Research Park Norwich NR4 7TJ |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
|---|---|
| England | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Scotland | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
| Wales | 10675 GBP for Whole course |
The University of East Anglia (UEA) is a world-renowned university known for its high standard of academic performance across both taught and research postgraduate courses. It is ranked as a UK Top 25 (Complete University Guide 2025) and UK Top 30 (The Mail 2025) institution.
Based in Norwich, in the county of Norfolk, the university has an excellent international reputation for the high quality of its research output. UEA is home to over 17,500 students, of which around 30% are postgraduate students. Our institution also provides a range of support through the Student Support Service, which is dedicated …
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