The Creative Writing - Poetry MA at Manchester Metropolitan University is a 1 year full time course.
On successful completion candidates will be awarded the following qualification: MA by Manchester Metropolitan University.
The course will be assessed as follows: The five elements are assessed as follows: the text - one 5000 word essay on an aspect of publishing in any medium, plus a full portfolio of programme exercises, both due at the end of the first year of the programme. Literacy programme - two 3000 word essays, one due at the end of each semester, workshop seminar - regular attendance compulsory, spoken and written contribution to the work of others in the group - continually assessed. the transmission of text - 6000 - 8000 word project or a project in an other medium on a subject agreed with programme convener, Portfolio - a volume of poetry of at least 400 lines..
Start date
This course last started in Sep-09
More information:
Programme has four routes: poetry, the novel, life writing and children's writing routes, each programme consists of four elements: The Workshop, Literature Course, The Text, The Transmission Project. Taught by established and well-known writers, with a strong practical element in the text and project modules which familiarise would-be writers and teachers with the literary industries and their place within it, this is a uniquely rounded course including a strong academic component as well. Full-time students complete the three taught elements and the Transmission Project in one year and spend their second year, with limited supervision, completing their portfolio.
Necessary qualifications:
BA humanities (any discipline), submission of writing portfolio, one specimen of critical writing and two academic/creative references. Mature/non-standard entry at the departments discretion subject to the submission of satisfactory portfolio and specimen of critical writing and two academic/creative references.
This course costs:
Course fees are subject to change, and you are advised to check current details with the course provider.
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Campus
Oxford Road
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M15 6BH
Venue description:
Childcare facilities are available on site. Early booking of sessions is strongly recommended due to high demand of limited places. Guidance and advice may be available for all aspects of student life. Facilities/Support are available for students with hearing impairment. Facilities/Support are available for students whose main language is not English. Facilities/Support are available for students with learning difficulties. Facilities/Support are available for students with restricted mobility. Facilities/Support are available for students with visual impairment.
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