MSc Publishing
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
We provide the specialist training and experience you need to succeed in the fast-paced, vibrant world of publishing. Our focus is vocational and will provide you with industry-specific and research skills demanded by employers, invaluable contacts that will open doors, and a placement that will provide you with crucial experience. MSc Publishing works closely with the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), and was recently awarded the prestigious Creative Skillset Tick.
Edinburgh Napier is the only University to have doubly-accredited postgraduate publishing provision. Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information.
Key highlights
- Vocational focus on industry-specific and research skills employers demand
- Includes a placement providing crucial publishing industry experience
- Works closely with the Professional Publishers Association (PPA)
- Awarded the Creative Skillset Tick
- Doubly-accredited postgraduate publishing provision
- Builds industry contacts to help open doors in publishing
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include any discipline; or above
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Editorial assistant
- Editor
- Production editor
- Publishing marketing executive
- Rights executive
- Literary agent's assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £8,030 | International: £20,540
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 Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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