Course summary
The Poetry as Practice MA is a creative writing programme for advanced poetry practitioners. Your project will be an extended creative project, consisting of between 30 and 40 poems, or, in the case of long poems, between 420 and 560 lines, or, in the case of prose poems, between 30 and 40 pages. This sequence of poems will be accompanied by a critical, or theoretical essay of between 8,000 and 10,000 words, and a bibliography of works you have used to research your creative and critical work. The final assessment of the MA will be by examination of the coursework and, where necessary, by viva voce examination. You are welcome to approach the Director of Creative Writing with proposals, or to discuss with him ideas that might be in the early stages of development, as well as discuss proposals with the tutors listed below. Areas of current interest for members of staff are: journal poetry, translation, avant-garde poetry, avant-garde performance poetry, political poetry, feminist poetry and poetics. There are three members of staff available to work with students: Dr Simon Smith, Patricia Debney and Dorothy Lehane.
How to apply
International applicants
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level. For detailed information see our English language requirements web pages. Need help with English? Please note that if you are required to meet an English language condition, we offer a number of pre-sessional courses in English for Academic Purposes through Kent International Pathways.
Entry requirements
A First or Upper Second Class Honours Degree from a UK University (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Candidates will also have a demonstrable background in poetry which may include professional experience or a taught MA programme. Candidates will be required to submit a sample of published or unpublished writing of excellent quality in order to be considered for this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ