Degree Overview:

Overview:

The PgDip in English - Poetry at Queen's University Belfast is a unique program that combines creative and critical engagement with poetry. Students have the opportunity to follow either a critical or creative pathway, or a combination of the two. The program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge to become successful poets, critics, and academics.

Objectives:

The PgDip in English - Poetry aims to:

Provide students with a thorough understanding of the history, theory, and practice of poetry
Develop students' critical and creative writing skills
Help students to develop their own individual poetic voice
Prepare students for further study or employment in the field of poetry

Description:

The PgDip in English - Poetry is a two-year, part-time program that consists of 120 CATS points. The program is divided into two semesters, with each semester consisting of three taught modules. Students can choose to take either a critical or creative pathway, or a combination of the two. The critical pathway focuses on the study of poetry, while the creative pathway focuses on the writing of poetry. The combined pathway allows students to develop their skills in both areas. The program is taught by a team of world-renowned poets and critics, including Leontia Flynn, Fran Brearton, Edna Longley, Gail McConnell, Stephen Sexton, and Nick Laird. The program also benefits from the literary activities and resources of the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen's.

Outline:

Program Content:

Poetry: Form and History
Modern and Contemporary Poetry
Creative Writing
Critical Analysis
Poetry and Society
The Irish Poetry Tradition

Program Structure:

Full-time students take 3 taught modules in each semester.
Part-time students take 3 modules in each year.
Students can choose to follow either a critical or creative pathway, or a combination of the two.
The program is taught in a workshop-based format, with a focus on active learning and student participation.

Course Schedule:

The course schedule is available on the Queen's University Belfast website.
The program typically runs from September to May.

Modules:

Form in Poetry: This module introduces students to the form and language of poetry, as well as to the historical dimensions of, and contexts for, various poetic forms.
The Poetry Collection: This module focuses on the ways in which the structure of a poetry collection contributes to the overall meaning of the work.
Reading and Writing Poetry: This module provides students with the opportunity to analyze and evaluate new and established writing by themselves and others.
Poetry: Creative Writing Workshop: This module provides students with the opportunity to develop their creative writing skills in the genre of poetry.
Special Topic Creative Writing: This module is offered by a visiting Fulbright Distinguished Scholar in Creative Writing and will focus on a specific aspect of creative writing.
Irish Poetry: This module examines key figures and movements in Irish poetry through the twentieth and into the twenty-first century.

Assessment:

Assessment is based on a variety of methods, including:

Essays
Creative writing portfolios
Learning journals
Presentations
Class participation

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of world-renowned poets and critics. The teaching methods used are designed to encourage active learning and student participation. The program also offers a number of unique opportunities, such as the chance to attend workshops and one-to-one consultations with outstanding poets and writers.

Careers:

Graduates of the program have a good employment record, entering professions such as publishing, journalism, arts administration, events organization, the media, public relations, teaching, advertising, business, and industry. The program also has an excellent track record of student success in publication and prizes.

Other:

The program is offered on a part-time basis, which makes it ideal for students who are working or have other commitments.
The program is based in the beautiful Lynn Building, which was formerly the library where Seamus Heaney, Paul Muldoon, Ciaran Carson, and Medbh McGuckian read poetry.
The program is located in Belfast, which is a vibrant and culturally rich city.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Northern Ireland (NI)

£4,867

Republic of Ireland (ROI)

£4,867

England, Scotland or Wales (GB)

£6,167

EU Other

£14,333

International

£14,333

Payment Information:

All tuition fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless stated otherwise.
Tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase, unless explicitly stated otherwise.
More information on postgraduate tuition fees.
Additional course costs: There are no specific additional course costs associated with this programme.
All Students: Depending on the programme of study, there may be extra costs which are not covered by tuition fees, which students will need to consider when planning their studies.
Students can borrow books and access online learning resources from any Queen's library.
Students should also budget between £30 to £75 per year for photocopying, memory sticks and printing charges.
Students undertaking a period of work placement or study abroad, as either a compulsory or optional part of their programme, should be aware that they will have to fund additional travel and living costs.
If a programme includes a major project or dissertation, there may be costs associated with transport, accommodation and/or materials.
Students may wish to consider purchasing an electronic device; costs will vary depending on the specification of the model chosen.
There are also additional charges for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.

Funding Options:

The Department for the Economy will provide a tuition fee loan of up to £6,500 per NI / EU student for postgraduate study.
A postgraduate loans system in the UK offers government-backed student loans of up to £11,836 for taught and research Masters courses in all subject areas.
More information on funding options and financial assistance.

International Scholarships:

Information on scholarships for international students is available at www.qub.ac.uk/Study/international-students/international-scholarships.

Program start date	Application deadline
2024-09-24	-
2024-08-16	-

English - Poetry (PgDip)