MLitt Publishing Studies at University of Stirling

Programme overview

The MLitt Publishing Studies, run by the Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication, covers print, digital, consumer and specialist publishing, teaching how to plan, edit, produce, market and manage publications and examining issues such as diversity, sustainability and AI. Exit awards are a Postgraduate Certificate and Postgraduate Diploma.

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Delivered through interactive lectures, seminars, workshops and talks by visiting industry speakers.

Career pathways

Publisher, editor, rights manager, literary agent, marketing coordinator, print buyer, production manager and publicist.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A minimum of a second class honours degree or equivalent; applicants without these but with significant relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL exams taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking; TOEFL exams taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,050 a year (2026/27). Students from the UK and Republic of Ireland; part time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 10,900 a year (2026/27). International (including EU) students; part time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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