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Master of Publishing

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A 12-month full-time Master of Arts in Publishing taught in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Publishing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Applicants should normally have:
International qualifications:. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Editorial assistant
Rights coordinator
Publishing manager
Literary scout
Creative industries

Curriculum

12-month full-time taught master's programme. Core modules include Major Publishing Project
Applicants should normally have:
International qualifications:
Research meets professional practice
A course built differently.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's degree
Usually UK 2:2 or equivalent (India 55%)
Some courses require a related subject degree or relevant experience. Course pages state the exact requirement.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK honours 2:2/2:1 or international equivalent), Related subject often required, Relevant work experience considered for some courses.

Language tests

IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts and applicable supporting documents require confirmation.

How to apply

Check the course page for entry requirements and start dates (September and January
Some part-time courses May). Apply online through the course page. Apply button
There is no application fee. Upload clearly labelled qualification documents and English evidence if needed. Expect an email update within about 2 weeks. Overseas offer holders pay a non-refundable tuition deposit (from GBP 6
000). Apply for the UK Student visa with your CAS and funds of GBP 10
827 plus outstanding fees.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£21,365 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Merchiston Campus
Faculty or school	School of Arts and Creative Industries
Department	Department of Publishing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Eligible students may consult the institution for current scholarships and award criteria, Availability varies by program.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.