MA Publishing at York St John University

Programme overview

Develop your skills in publishing, critical reflection and creative practice. Work within a thriving writing and creative industries community. Enter into the world of publishing, with a focus on the independent sector and small presses. Knowledge, context and skills will be put into practice by working on live projects, taking publications through the entire process from conception to distribution. Prepare for your career by working with industry professionals.

Faculty: School of Humanities | Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include The Journey of the Book: the Publishing Process; Publishing Then and Now; The Business of Publishing; Practical Publishing; Publishing Project.

Career pathways

This MA will help prepare you for a career in the publishing industry. Example roles include Project management; Copywriting; Editing; Marketing, PR and Communications; Collaboration.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree in a related subject. Interview if your degree is in a non-related subject. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate; UK rate Source

International applicants: GBP 12,000 for the whole programme (2027/28). Tuition fee, full time; published as a single figure with no per-year rate Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 1 year full time, 2 years part time

Apply through the official page: https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught/apply-for-postgraduate-course/

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