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MA Buchwissenschaft: Verlagspraxis at LMU Munich

LMU Munich, Germany

Programme overview

Teaches organisational, economic and legal foundations of the book and publishing trade, practical skills in editing, programme planning, press work, sales and marketing, and the basics of the history of the book trade. Single-subject Master of 120 ECTS.

Faculty: Fakultät für Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaften  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)  |  Study mode: full-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: München, Bayern, Germany

What you will study

Editorial work, programme planning, press, sales and marketing, and the foundations of the book trade.

Career pathways

Prepares for classic fields such as editing and press work and for new areas such as online management and Web 2.0 applications.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Professional degree or equivalent with a minimum grade of 2.50 plus two months of practical work in the book-producing trade, plus successful participation in an aptitude procedure (Eignungsverfahren).

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)

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