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Manchester Metropolitan University
MA Publishing
- Manchester, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, including our partners for this MA, Comma Press, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in publishing.
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Emerson College
MA in Publishing and Writing
- Boston, USA
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Blended
English
Emerson College’s on-campus MA in Publishing and Writing immerses you in the dynamic world of publishing. You'll learn to edit emerging voices, represent writers as a literary agent, or engage with online publications and new media formats. Located in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing within the School of the Arts, our program offers a comprehensive look at book and magazine publishing in Boston. With guidance from experienced faculty, you'll explore various publishing platforms, while enjoying the flexibility to take creative writing and literature courses tailored to your interests.
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University of Stirling
MRes Publishing Studies
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Master
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Our research-focused Masters course in Publishing Studies helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.
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ELISAVA Barcelona School of Design and Engineering
Master in Editorial Design
- Barcelona, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
Master
1 year
On-Campus
Spanish, English
How can designers navigate between print, digital, and content media? Through the Master in Editorial Design you will be able to explore the possibilities of editorial experiences beyond the format.
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Kingston University
MA in Publishing
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This course examines all aspects of the global publishing industry, such as structure, business models, production, legal, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, marketing, publicity, copyright, rights, and sales and distribution of physical and digital products.
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Universidade de Aveiro
Master in Publishing
- Aveiro, Portugal
Master
2 years
On-Campus
Portuguese
The main objectives of the Master's in Editorial Studies are the following:
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Bournemouth University
MA Creative Writing & Publishing
- Wallisdown, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
Distance Learning, On-Campus
English
You’ll develop creative writing across a variety of forms, focusing on transmedia storytelling and skills to independently publish your work as a publisher; learning skills in editing, PR and marketing, design, production, and budgeting. Analyze the cultural and critical influences on the writer and publishing industry, as well as your own practice.
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Emerson College
MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
- Boston, USA
Master
Full time, Part time
5 semesters
Distance Learning
English
Emerson College’s MFA in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing is one of the first online, asynchronous programs designed to help students craft professional-level stories and novels. We welcome writers from various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror, mystery, thrillers, and young adult fiction. Housed in the Department of Writing, Literature, and Publishing within the School of the Arts, our flexible program enables you to hone your writing skills from anywhere in the world. With online workshops, literature seminars, and publishing courses, you can improve your craft, explore genre history, and learn the steps to publish your work.
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University of Stirling
MLitt Publishing Studies
- Stirling, United Kingdom
Master
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Our MLitt Publishing Studies offers an immersive and exciting introduction to a dynamic industry, covering the whole process of commissioning, editing, production, marketing and publication management in both print and digital environments.
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Kingston University
MA in Creative Writing and Publishing
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
This course examines not only the craft of writing but also how the publishing industry works. You develop a creative writing portfolio alongside studying trends in the industry.
Oxford Brookes University
MA in Digital Publishing
- Headington, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
Our MA in Digital Publishing provides you with the skills, knowledge and networks to kickstart your career in publishing. Or improve your current position.
Oxford Brookes University
MA in Publishing Media
- Headington, United Kingdom
MA
Full time, Part time
12 months
On-Campus
English
The MA in Publishing Media at Oxford Brookes is respected throughout the world. The course gives you a broad understanding of the key issues facing the publishing industry in the 21st century.
George Washington University - College of Professional Studies
Master of Professional Studies in Publishing
- Online
Master
Part time
2 years
Distance Learning
English
The program is designed for current and aspiring professionals. Some students include post-bachelor and post-graduate students who have earned their degrees in other disciplines but desire careers in publishing. Current publishing professionals can sharpen their skills and expand their knowledge through high-level coursework. The master’s degree in Publishing integrates traditional print with digital publishing topics, including editorial acquisitions, production and design, copyright law in print and cyberspace, marketing, distribution, management and business. Taught by nationally and internationally recognized leaders, you will master the skills required for traditional print publishing as well as online and electronic publishing.
University of Baltimore
MFA in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts
- Baltimore, USA
Master
English
At the end of each academic year, the graduates of the M.F.A. in Creative Writing & Publishing Arts program host a book festival and reading where they present their final thesis projects—books that they wrote, designed and produced themselves. The graduates also perform selections from their books and offer them for sale during the event.
University of Houston-Victoria College of Arts and Sciences
Master of Science in Publishing
- Victoria, USA
MSc
On-Campus
English
The Master of Science in Publishing is an academic degree program that focuses on the history, development, and current practice of publishing. The program integrates literary and cultural studies with practical skills that reflect the dynamic technological changes within the publishing industry. UHV supports an online community where students participate in distance learning through lectures, critiques, meetings, and interactive projects. UHV is the home of American Book Review, Cuneiform Press, Centro Victoria, The Society for Critical Exchange, and symploke. Working under the guidance of our nationally recognized faculty, you will explore acquisitions, book and magazine design, professional editing, publicity, marketing, and become familiar with cutting-edge software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and FontLab. Field trips, readings, guest lectures, and internships are at the core of this dynamic program. Courses are offered in English, History, Marketing, Communication, Curriculum & Instruction, and Management. Alumni from our program go on to become editors, published writers, directors of their own publishing houses, or enter the industry with a practical, intellectual foundation in the history of publishing as well as the skills necessary to compete in the job market today.
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A master’s degree is an academic designation bestowed upon those who take the scheduled coursework in a specific field and successfully complete the program. Master’s degree programs typically build upon the education foundation acquired in a related bachelor’s degree program.
Just what is a Master in Publishing? This comprehensive degree program provides a solid educational foundation in virtually all areas of publishing, from a historical overview of the industry to a careful review of emerging technologies. Students in such a program should expect to review a broad range of both traditional and electronic publishing considerations, and additional attention is often given to ethics, editorial design, copyright laws and considerations and general marketing and business practices. Some programs emphasize obtaining higher roles within the publishing industry, and tend to focus on areas such as budgeting, contract negotiation and economics, among others.
Students who successfully obtain a Master in Publishing are generally able to command higher salaries than their bachelor’s degree-holding career competitors, and are also typically hired over, and able to secure higher positions than those holding lesser degrees.
There is no set cost for obtaining a master’s degree in publishing. Tuition costs vary substantially from school to school and program to program based on factors like the prestige of the institution and where, geographically, the program is offered, so contact each school of interest to obtain specific tuition information.
Successful graduates of these programs are prepared for high-paying work in a variety of positions and areas. Many graduates go on to find work as editors, business professionals, marketing professionals or designers, while others choose to focus on the technological side of the industry and secure work in an IT-related or technological capacity.
If a master’s degree in publishing is something you’d like to find out more about, review the vast educational opportunities available through our extensive global database of programs. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.