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Master of Arts in Publishing including Professional Placement

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Break into a competitive industry and build the skills to succeed. Kingston University’s Publishing MA will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise you need to kickstart a highly rewarding career.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.

Tuition fees

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£ 21,500per year

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Communication & Media Studies

    72nd out of 92 41

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    116 58%

    64th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    46th

    40

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.87 72%

    89th

    19

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