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MA Publishing
at Northumbria University

Newcastle, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,500
Country Rank#43
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

Our innovative and unique MA Publishing masters course has been designed in collaboration with and will be delivered alongside one of the world's largest publishing houses, Hachette UK, and reading and writing development organisation, New Writing North.

This Publishing masters course is the first in the UK to offer students a guaranteed placement with a global publisher and the opportunity to work with New Writing North on live writing development projects.

Designed to address skills gaps within the publishing industry, our MA Publishing will give you the opportunity to explore all elements of the trade publishing landscape and benefit from cutting-edge industry-inspired learning.

Modules you will study on this Publishing masters include, Introduction to Publishing, Manuscript to Market, People in Publishing, Publishing Placement and Major Publishing Project.

You will gain insight into 21st century publishing, and the wide range of roles available in the industry. You will also explore the various stages of publishing, from initial ideas and commissioning to cover design, book launches and sales data analysis. You will develop your understanding of the ecology of writing in the UK through learning about the role of writing development in publishing and strategies for identifying and developing talent.

You will develop professional publishing practice through the year-long Publishing Placement and Major Publishing Project modules. These modules will help you develop the skills and knowledge you will need for a career in publishing, as well as allow you to graduate with a portfolio to show potential employers and engage in your own independent research project.

Graduates of the MA Publishing will gain a thorough academic grounding in the principles and practices of publishing today, as well as the vocational and practical skills to prepare them for success in a range of publishing-related roles.

Course Content
This programme takes a student-centred approach to learning. You will learn through a combination of lectures, seminar and workshops in the classroom, one-to-one tutorials, and professional workplace supervisions as appropriate to the teaching content. You will be able to use online reading lists, and you are encouraged to use subject-specific, online library resources, electronic databases, and periodicals.

The MA Publishing is comprised of the core modules, Introduction to Publishing, Manuscript to Market, People in Publishing, Publishing Placement and Major Publishing Project only. This is to ensure that students gain the core skills and competencies required to meet the learning outcomes.

Modules

Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.

Year one
- EL7042 -Introduction to Publishing (Core,30 Credits)
- EL7043 -Manuscript to Market (Core,30 Credits)
- EL7044 -Major Publishing Project (Core,60 Credits)
- EL7045 -People in Publishing (Core,30 Credits)
- EL7046 -Publishing Placement (Core,30 Credits)
Entry Requirement
Entry Requirements 2022/23

Standard Entry

Applicants should normally have:

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Applicants with appropriate work experience and/or a relevant professional qualification will be considered.

International qualifications:

If you have studied a non UK qualification, you can see how your qualifications compare to the standard entry criteria, by selecting the country that you received the qualification in, from our country pages.

English language requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each component.
Fees & Scholarships
Fees and Funding 2022/23 Entry

Full UK Fee: £10,206

Full EU Fee: £16,500

Full International Fee: £16,500
Career Prospect
Our MA Publishing has ultimately been designed to prepare graduates for a career in publishing. The course will give you the skills and knowledge to equip you for a wide range of roles within the sector.

Employability, in the form of critical and creative skills, presentation skills and reflective and evaluative abilities, is embedded into your course. During your course, you’ll be in contact with a range of professionals working in publishing and related industries which will help you to network and gain useful contacts for your future career.

All modules play a crucial role in developing the advanced skills and attributes necessary for employment, including effective time and workload management, oral and written communication, teamwork, and creative analysis of complex problems.

Cost Of Studying At Northumbria University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Publishing at Northumbria University