Universities United Kingdom Bath Spa University Courses MA Children's Publishing

MA Children's Publishing
at Bath Spa University

Bath, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,235
Country Rank#121
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Publishing at Bath Spa is characterised by innovative approaches, creative studio-based collaborative working and high-quality making across all published forms, from handmade and print to digital and live.

This practice-based subject involves creative experimentation, intellectual and critical engagement with ideas, research and stories. It involves the application of creativity, imagination, critical judgement and commercial awareness in the conceptualisation, shaping and production of engaging content. A distinctive feature of the course will be the creative-digital-tech approach to innovation, drawing on our expertise in both digital publishing and physical books for example story apps and pop-up books.

A particular strength of this MA is in picturebooks, which form a significant part of the international children's publishing industry. The international context is an important component of the course in terms of translation, rights, illustration, and sales; as is an awareness of audience, market and merchandise.

In-built flexibility enables students to tailor the course to suit their interests and chosen specialism, such as new product development, editorial, marketing, design or production; young adult, educational and picturebooks. Students will graduate with a stunning professional portfolio demonstrating relevant knowledge and experience in the specific area in which they wish to build a career.

Course Content
This course includes or offers the following modules.
- Multiplatform Publishing
- Experiments in Book Print and Production
- Story Lab
- Visual Sequencing and Narrative
- Extended Project or Dissertation.
Entry Requirement
What we look for in potential students
We’re looking for enthusiastic and motivated students who are interested in developing a career in children's publishing. We value creativity, imagination, initiative and a willingness to try new things.

Typical offers
- We usually require candidates to have a good first degree (2:1 or above) in any academic subject. You may be considered without a first degree, if you can demonstrate considerable relevant experience. You may be asked to attend an interview.
- If English is not your first language, you'll need to provide evidence of proficiency in the English language. The Admissions Team assesses applications individually, but for postgraduate courses we're looking for an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component (Writing, Listening, Reading and Speaking).
Fees & Scholarships
The tuition fees shown for students are for one complete academic year of full time study and are set according to the academic year of entry. Fees for subsequent years of your course may rise in line with an inflationary uplift as determined by the government. The given fees is indicative.
Career Prospect
You'll receive expert advice on developing an appropriate industry CV to accompany your digital portfolio, as well as specialist publishing careers advice.

MA Children's Publishing graduates will be prepared for a wide range of roles within the publishing industry such as editorial, design and production, and marketing. You'll also gain transferable skills that will make you attractive to recruiters in digital content development, digital marketing, merchandising and education. You might also set up your own businesses or continue your studies at PhD level.

Cost Of Studying At Bath Spa University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Children's Publishing at Bath Spa University