Overview

Writing Poetry from Newcastle University, you can choose to study either in Newcastle or London. All classes are in the evening if studying at Newcastle and during the day in London. Newcastle University leads the North East cohort.

By the end of this master's in poetry you'll have:

advanced awareness of the processes of writing in your own work and that of others
advanced your creative ability through practice, reading, discussion and revision
learned new ways to generate work, and refine it through the development of enhanced revision skills
a range of knowledge on the writing of poetry in English
enhanced sensitivity to verbal creativity
an advanced ability to understand and judge the timing and duration of creative projects
the ability to revise and prepare poetry for submission and publication
knowledge of the professional world of writing and publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Creative Writing: Workshop
Creative Writing: Masterclass
Creative Writing: Craft
MA Writing Poetry: Summer School

MA Writing Poetry: Annual Submission
The Line, and Workshop

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There is no application closing date for this course but international students should apply at least two months before the course starts.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related subject. Along with your application you will need to submit a portfolio of up to ten poems.
We will also consider applicants on an individual basis with lower or non-standard qualifications.

Tuition Fees

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Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5700 GBP / year

≈ 5700 GBP / year

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

By the end of this master's in poetry you'll have:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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