About MA Publishing in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills for a variety of careers in publishing.

The course will explore the complex anatomies and eco-systems of the publishing industry and their markets in the UK and internationally, as well as the trends, innovations, opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly changing profession.

It will provide you with a working knowledge of the business of publishing, examining the structures of a range of organisational models – from major corporate brands to small independent outfits. It will outline the different stages, roles and skills involved in the publishing process, and the different publishing formats and platforms available.

Features and Benefits

• A strong focus on employability - Taking advantage of the University's strong links to the publishing industry in Manchester and opportunities for experience with organisations like Manchester Children's Book Festival this is an exciting new Masters degree suitable for many educational and professional backgrounds.
• Based in Manchester – a UNESCO city of Literature and part of the Northern Powerhouse, with a burgeoning culture of creative industries looking for talented graduates, and an exceptional growth of publishing ventures and opportunities.
• Industry connections –  in partnership with Comma Press and with strong links to the Northern Fiction Alliance and digital content producers, we offer professional expertise from all aspects of the publishing industry.
• International focus – with links to other UNESCO cities of Literature and to the strong tradition of promoting literature in translation provided by the Northern fiction Alliance, we encourage applicants from all over the world.
• Creative and Academic Expertise – this MA combines the skills of one of the UK’s most successful programme of Creative Writing with the international digital expertise of the Manchester Metropolitan iSchool.
• Exciting coursework Opportunities – choose from a range of options and practical projects that allow you to bring your own creativity and innovation to all publishing platforms and media and build an industry-relevant portfolio of work.
• Interdisciplinary – you will be encouraged to engage with other departments and sections, including the Manchester Writing School, Digital Media and Communications, Journalism, Art and Illustration, Education and Linguistics, and guest speakers from a variety of disciplines will offer their advice and expertise.

Career prospects

You will be equipped with the skills to pursue a variety of careers in digital and print publishing, including:

• editorial
• production
• sales and marketing

There are opportunities to get involved with the MCBF - an ongoing programme of literary and educational events, and we also have strong links with: the Manchester Literature Festival, Blackwells Bookshop, the Northern fiction Alliance, and the great library network in Manchester.

Alongside established networks and publishing houses, the city is seeing exceptional growth of publishing ventures and opportunities with several publishing houses announcing regional offices here, including Hachette.

Academic qualification equivalents

• Bachelor degree (awarded by a recognised university); or BA, BCom, BBA, BBM, BMM; or BE (Engineering), BTech.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS      :      6.5, with no component below 5.5 for MA or MSc.
• TOEFL    :      Overall score: 89 With no individual test score below:Listening: 17,Reading: 18,Speaking: 20,Writing : 17
• PTE         :       61, with no less than 51 in any section

Manchester Metropolitan University Highlights

Manchester Metropolitan University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

• The estimated cost of attendance while studying in the UK depends on several factors like the program applied for, tuition fees, books and supplies, housing, dining, transportation etc.
• Estimated Tuition Fees for 2020-2021 academic session at Manchester Metropolitan University are:

• Tuition Fees for some courses can vary depending upon any additional cost such as field trips or expense of equipment.
• Tuition Fees for postgraduate research courses (Ph.D., MPhil, MRes) are categorized into 5 Tuition bands,
• Students can expect an average cost of living ranging from 7,500 - 8,500 EUR per year, based on the minimum expenses.