MA Children's Publishing at Bath Spa University

This creative, industry-focused MA Children’s Publishing course is the first of its kind, offering a deep and immersive learning experience across editorial, sales and marketing, rights and contracts, and design and production. You’ll explore various aspects of the industry such as business strategy, audience and market research, user experience and digital product development, collaboration and project management. Taught by industry specialists, the course provides a full understanding of the various departments, roles and skills required to work in this exhilarating, diverse and fast-evolving sector.

Faculty: School of Creative and Cultural Arts  |  Duration: One year full time. Two years part time.  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Trimester one You’ll be introduced to the children’s publishing landscape and learn about the particulars of publishing children’s and YA books internationally. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the vital role of sales and marketing and how they influence new publication decisions. You’ll learn to analyse consumer insight and the competitive market as well as how to devise a compelling marketing campaign.

Career pathways

Children’s and Young Adult books are internationally successful, high-growth areas of publishing in terms of innovation, revenues and employment. You’ll receive expert advice on developing an appropriate industry CV to accompany your digital portfolio, as well as specialist publishing careers advice.

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