MA Publishing at Manchester Metropolitan University

Ever wondered what it takes to bring a book, magazine or digital publication from the first idea to its readers? MA Publishing at Manchester Met is a highly practical, industry-facing course designed for graduates who want to build a career in publishing. Developed and taught by experienced publishing professionals, the course combines current industry knowledge with practical projects, specialist training, professional mentoring and extensive opportunities to work directly with publishers.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities  |  Department: School of English  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

MA Publishing provides a comprehensive and practical introduction to the contemporary publishing industry. You will develop the professional knowledge, practical skills, industry experience and contacts needed to pursue a wide range of publishing careers. Modules core: Dissertation, Publishing Business and Operations, Sales and Marketing, Legal and Rights, From Commissioning and Editorial to Design and Production; options: Contemporary Magazine Publishing, Literature in Translation, Poetry in Print, Writing, Illustrating and Publishing Children's Books.

Career pathways

The MA Publishing is designed to prepare you for employment across the contemporary publishing industry. Its combination of practical assessments, professional software training, guest speakers, mentoring, careers support and industry experience enables students to graduate with much more than an academic qualification.

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