Publishing (Master of Publishing) at Simon Fraser University

Programme overview

This program leads to a master of publishing degree (MPub) and is designed for those in, or intending to enter, print or digital publishing work in trade companies, government, scholarly communications, new media companies, or non-profit organizations. The program is composed of seminar and simulation courses and a final internship, self-directed project, or research project, and encompasses a range of print and online publishing activities including editing, marketing, management, design and technology.

Faculty: Faculty of Communication, Art and Technology | Department: Publishing Program | Duration: six terms | Study mode: full-time | Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

What you will study

This program consists of course work and a final internship or self-directed project or research project for a minimum of 42 units.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must satisfy the university admission requirements as stated in Graduate General Regulations 1.3 in the SFU Calendar. Meeting the minimum university requirements for admission does not guarantee acceptance. Entering students are expected to have a minimum knowledge of publishing which will be assessed through an evaluation of experience and submitted documents, and in some cases, through interviews and examinations. For further information on additional admission requirements, see the program website or contact [email protected] .

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Trimester system: Fall term runs September through December, Spring term January through April, Summer term May through August. Admission is specific to each programme.

The application fee is 112 CAD for applicants with Canadian transcripts and 160 CAD for applicants with international transcripts, paid online after submitting the application form. Deadlines are set by each programme.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sfu.ca/gradstudies/apply.html

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