The English - Poetry PgDip at Queen's University Belfast is designed for aspiring poets and critics eager to deepen their understanding of poetic craft and its rich literary traditions. You will engage with a diverse range of poetry and criticism, exploring themes such as art, love, death, and music, while studying influential poets from Yeats to Heaney. This postgraduate diploma offers a unique environment where you can develop your analytical skills alongside your creative practice, benefiting from a university renowned for its significant contributions to poetry globally.
Studied full-time on campus over one year, you will participate in weekly workshops and seminars, receiving detailed feedback on your own poetry from tutors and peers. The course structure includes compulsory modules like 'Reading and Writing Poetry' and 'The Poetry Collection', alongside optional specialisms such as 'Irish Poetry' or 'The Poetry Workshop'. You will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma, equipped with advanced critical and creative skills, ready to pursue further study or contribute to the literary world.