MA Publishing at University of Liverpool

Programme overview

The MA in Publishing combines the industry expertise of our on-site publishing house (Liverpool University Press) with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution, currently ranked within the world top 100 for English (QS World University Rankings 2025). The programme has a specific focus on academic and trade publishing, and offers in-house professional support alongside the industry knowledge of our esteemed delivery partners at Liverpool University Press (LUP).

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll take three compulsory modules and choose one optional module. Compulsory modules in semester one include Research Skills and Practice, Commissioning and Production in Contemporary Publishing, Sales and Marketing in Contemporary Publishing.

Career pathways

This programme is designed specifically with employability in mind. You’ll gain industry insight with publishing professionals to discuss career options and pathways, alongside software training to foster practical skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We accept a 2:2 undergraduate degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution. This should be in a humanities or social sciences subject, eg English Literature, Communication Studies, Media, History, Business, Marketing. Applicants will be required to submit a sample of written work, eg an essay from their undergraduate studies as part of the application process.; English language: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 29,000 a year (2027/28). full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://theuniversityofliverpool.my.site.com/

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