Publishing

There is a range of courses offered at various universities, some focusing on the creative aspects while others on building skills to run the publishing business.

Manchester Metropolitan University runs an MA in Publishing, which teaches how to “explore the complex anatomies and eco-systems of the publishing industry and its markets in the UK and internationally, as well as the trends, innovations, opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly changing profession.” (https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/ma-publishing/) In a similar way, the University of Derby runs an MA in Publishing which covers “every stage of publishing including editorial, production, sales and marketing – from initial ideas to cover design, and from book launches to sales data analysis” (https://www.derby.ac.uk/postgraduate/english-creative-writing-publishing-courses/publishing-ma/) Stephen F. Austin State University has an MA in Publishing which develops “all of the skills necessary to bring concepts to life on the printed page, from language and writing to business, design and marketing.” https://www.sfasu.edu/academics/colleges/liberal-applied-arts/multidisciplinary-programs/academics/publishing) York St. John University offers an MA in Publishing which helps to “engage with a diverse and inclusive range of creative and critical texts in a variety of forms, enhancing your knowledge of the current publishing landscape” (https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/publishing/publishing-ma/) Northumbria University Newcastle runs an MA in Publishing which discovers “all elements of the trade publishing landscape and benefit from cutting-edge industry-inspired learning.” (https://www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/courses/ma-publishing-dtfpui6/)

There are few universities which directs on digital publishing such as City University of London runs an MA in Publishing, which delivers “understanding of how physical and digital texts are conceived, developed and marketed.” (https://www.city.ac.uk/prospective-students/courses/postgraduate/publishing) Emerson College runs an MA in Publishing and Writing which concentrates on “publishing of books and magazine media via print, digital, video, social media, and other platforms.” (https://emerson.edu/majors-programs/graduate-programs/publishing-and-writing) Pace University runs an MS in Publishing which “equips you with the skills and knowledge necessary to launch and maintain a successful career in the dynamic publishing and media industries” and “develop expertise in the critical area of content creation and editing and gain a strong foundation in the business of publishing, digital media, editorial, and marketing skills.” (https://www.pace.edu/program/publishing-ms) New York University, School of Professional Studies has an MS in Publishing which develops “skills in creating and editing content for multiple platforms and formats including print, web, mobile, video, audiobooks, e-books, and podcasts. ” (https://www.sps.nyu.edu/homepage/academics/masters-degrees/ms-in-publishing–digital-and-print-media.html) University of Plymouth offers an MA in Publishing which concentrates on “the world of digital publishing, discovering new technologies and the impact these have on the industry.” (https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/ma-publishing) Western Colorado University has an MA in Publishing – Creative Writing which focuses on “editing, design, production, marketing, distribution and bookselling” and “original anthology that you have jointly edited and produced, as well as a public-domain “classic” reissued from scratch in print and e-book formats.” (https://western.edu/program/publishing/) The University of Melbourne has another course in Publishing and Communications which anticipates “the developments in the publishing industry and incorporates a digitally focused and internationally oriented curriculum closely connected to the latest publishing practice.” (https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-publishing-and-communications/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IPO3tqR-wIVyzArCh3SoAFKEAAYASAAEgJxPPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds)

Some universities teach commissioning aspect in the studies such as University College London offers an MA in Publishing, which imparts learning in “editorial, sales and marketing skills, publishing business plans and their successful delivery, understanding how contracts work, copyright management, production processes, digital contexts, innovation and entrepreneurship.” (https://www.ucl.ac.uk/prospective-students/graduate/taught-degrees/publishing-ma) University of Exeter offers an MA in Publishing which deals with “the processes of commissioning, production, marketing, and distribution.” (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/creative/publishing-ma/) University of Stirling offers an MLitt in Publishing Studies which “offers an immersive and exciting introduction to a dynamic industry, covering the whole process of commissioning, editing, production, marketing and publication management in both print and digital environments”. (https://www.stir.ac.uk/courses/pg-taught/publishing-studies-mlitt/) University of Exeter has an MA in Publishing which focuses on “critical contexts and practical skills to engage with global publishing models across print and digital environments and familiarise yourself with the processes of commissioning, production, marketing, and distribution.” (https://www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/creative/publishing-ma/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=hass-pgtalwayson-india-2023&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7IPO3tqR-wIVyzArCh3SoAFKEAAYAiAAEgJKRfD_BwE) University of the Witwatersrand Johannesburg has an MA in Publishing Studies which gives the insights about preparing manuscript for production, marketing, sales and commissioning. (https://www.wits.ac.za/course-finder/postgraduate/humanities/ma-publishing-studies/)

Likewise, some universities prefer to focus on writing perspective such as The New School for Social Research has a Creative Publishing and Critical Journalism which focuses on “traditional forms of book and magazine publishing while exploring the possibilities of new media, placing an emphasis on unorthodox and forward-looking form.” (https://www.newschool.edu/nssr/creative-publishing-critical-journalism/) Bournemouth University runs an MA in Creative Writing and Publishing which concentrates on to “develop creative writing across a variety of forms, focusing on transmedia storytelling and skills to independently publish your work as a publisher; learning skills in editing, PR and marketing, design, production, and budgeting” (https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/courses/ma-creative-writing-publishing) RMIT University runs a Master of Writing and Publishing which enhances “a nuanced understanding of, and undertake research in writing and publishing culture in both an Australian and a global context” (https://www.rmit.edu.au/study-with-us/levels-of-study/postgraduate-study/masters-by-coursework/master-of-writing-and-publishing-mc262) University of Galway has an MA in Literature and Publishing which explores the “interfaces between writing and the marketplace, between literature and transmission, and between the aesthetic and material aspects of texts.” (https://www.universityofgalway.ie/courses/taught-postgraduate-courses/literature-publishing.html#) The University of Queensland runs a Master of Writing, Editing and Publishing which teaches to “develop practical knowledge and experience in writing and editing across genres including creative writing, corporate and technical documents, academic research in the creative arts, advertising, marketing and more.” (https://study.uq.edu.au/study-options/programs/master-writing-editing-and-publishing-5681) The University of Melbourne has Master of Creative Writing, Publishing and Editing which focuses on “building your knowledge and skill set across a broad spectrum of writing, publishing and editing, including digital writing and publishing, fiction and non‐fiction writing, print production, advanced editing for books and magazines and writing for young adults” (https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-creative-writing-publishing-and-editing/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3riK_9qT-wIVWZJmAh1zhQPaEAAYASAAEgJDnfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) University of St. Thomas runs a Master’s in Creative Writing and Publishing which develops “the ability to analyze literature and articulate responses on craft with acuity and depth. This includes discussion of form and language; literary and cultural contexts; and predecessors, genres, and historical traditions. (https://cas.stthomas.edu/degrees-programs/graduate/english/creative-writing-publishing-masters/) Prifysgol Bangor University offers an MA in Publishing and Book Culture which sharpens “a broad knowledge and understanding of: the processes by which books are produced; the shape of the book publishing industry; the economic and cultural forces that define it; and, the role that digital and other innovations play.” (https://www.bangor.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate-taught/publishing-and-book-culture-ma)

A few universities focus on copyright law such as Kingstone College London runs an MA in Publishing which “examines all aspects of the global publishing industry, such as structure, business models, production, legal, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, marketing, publicity, copyright, rights, and sales and distribution of physical and digital products.” (https://www.kingston.ac.uk/postgraduate/courses/publishing-ma/) Portland State University has a Master’s degree program in Book Publishing which gives “detailed overview of the publishing process, organized around the division of labor, including introductions to contemporary American publishing, issues of intellectual commerce, copyright law, publishing contracts, book editing, book design and production, book marketing and distribution, and bookselling.” (https://www.pdx.edu/english/mams-book-publishing-curriculum)