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Literary Editing and Publishing (MA) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

A master's for students with strong backgrounds in English literature, creative writing and narrative studies, exploring the roles of the professional editor and publisher with an emphasis on literary nonfiction. Requires one year of supervised external professional internship in lieu of a thesis.

Department: Graduate School / English  |  Duration: 32 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Minimum 32 graduate units including Introduction to Literary Editing and Publishing, The Editorial Experience, The Nonfiction Experience, Digital Publishing, and a two-part editing and publishing internship.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants must have completed ENGL 300 or ENGL 310 with a grade of A- or better. Applicants without appropriate preparatory coursework in literature and creative writing may be required to complete more coursework. Exceptional USC undergraduates may enter through the Progressive Degree Program in their senior year.

Duration: 32 units minimum

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