Kingston University

Publishing MA

Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom

Course overview

Master the art of publishing Studying this masters in Publishing at Kingston University will set you up to succeed in a fast-evolving industry. Previous graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles, in areas including editorial, digital publishing, journals, production and more. You’ll explore all aspects of the global publishing industry, from structure, business models and production to legal, idea creation and copyright.

You’ll also build an understanding of product development, editing, marketing, publicity, acquisition and rights. Through a blend of masterclasses, guest lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, you’ll gain the skills you need to thrive in the workplace. You’ll examine the sales and distribution of physical and digital products, and get to grips with Nielsen BookScan, BSI proofreading symbols, Adobe InDesign and PremierPro.

During the course, you’ll put your skills into practice through a dissertation or practical project and a 10-day work placement. You’ll produce books for commercial publication through Kingston University Press, and collaborate with authors and partner organisations. Kingston's Publishing MA allowed me to turn my love of books into a career.

By providing an understanding of the business behind the books – and introducing me to my current employer – Kingston gave me a great start in a fantastic industry. Andrew Turner

Key highlights

  • Produce books for commercial publication through a university press
  • 10-day work placement plus dissertation or practical project
  • Hands-on training in Adobe InDesign, Premiere Pro and Nielsen BookScan
  • Covers editing, marketing, publicity, acquisition, rights and copyright
  • Taught through masterclasses, guest lectures, workshops and seminars
  • Collaborate with authors and partner organisations

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award

    The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.

    Up to £2,500

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.

  • International Merit-Based scholarships

    The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.

    Up to £5,000

  • Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship

    The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.

  • Postgraduate Progression Scholarship

    The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.

  • The Kingston Impact Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Kingston MBA Scholarship

    Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Editorial assistant
  • Digital publishing executive
  • Journals editor
  • Production controller
  • Publishing marketing executive
  • Rights assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £12,900 per year | International: £21,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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