MRes Publishing Studies
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication is a world-leading centre for postgraduate study in publishing, offering expertise in contemporary and historical publishing and literary culture, in the UK and beyond.
The MRes Publishing Studies is a research preparation Master's course that offers students the opportunity for tailor-made Master's study in the field of publishing studies. It presents the opportunity to prepare for a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing. It also offers publishing professionals the opportunity for in-depth examination of issues affecting their current practice.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 You'll benefit from our strong publishing industry links and networks
#2 89% overall student satisfaction for Publishing Studies - Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2021
#3 Opportunity to undertake a publishing-related work placement as part of the course
Curriculum
Course objectives
The MRes Publishing Studies is a research preparation Master’s course that offers students the opportunity for tailor made Master’s study in the field of publishing studies. It also offers the opportunity to prepare for a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing.
Course details
The MRes Publishing Studies is a research preparation Master's course that offers students the opportunity for tailor-made Master's study in the field of publishing studies. It presents the opportunity to prepare for a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing. It also offers publishing professionals the opportunity for in-depth examination of issues affecting their current practice.
The course helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing. It offers maximum flexibility so that you can tailor the course to fit your research interests and professional practice. Graduates from the MRes course often go on to further study, such as pursuing a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing.
Teaching
The MRes Publishing Studies is delivered through lectures, seminars, self-guided study and one-to-one supervision.
The course isn’t just about independent research and classroom learning. You will also have opportunities to:
- attend a regular series of visiting speakers from the publishing industry
- go to industry events, such as the Scottish Book Trade conference, the SYP Scotland conference and the London Book Fair
- take part in field trips to visit a printer, a book distributor, Scotland’s first lending library at Innerpeffray and Stirling’s own centre for letterpress printing – The Pathfoot Press
Assessment
Assessment includes a variety of written assignments and presentation, alongside a portfolio of publishing research, and an extended dissertation.