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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
York St John University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Develop your skills in publishing, critical reflection and creative practice. Work within a thriving writing and creative industries community.
Enter into the world of publishing, with a focus on the independent sector and small presses. Knowledge, context and skills will be put into practice by working on live projects, taking publications through the entire process from conception to distribution. Prepare for your career by working with industry professionals.
Course overview
The focus of this MA is on contemporary publishing and emergent themes in writing. You will 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. You will develop creative skills surrounding the reading, generation, selection, development and publication of new texts.
Your major project will be the co-creation of a publication, such as The York Literary Review. This will be a journal of original literature, including prose, poetry, non-fiction and art. You will also have the flexibility to pursue your own projects that you are passionate about. Projects can be developed and tailored to your learning needs. The staff team of award-winning writers have an exciting and diverse approach to creative writing, literature and publication and are able to supervise a huge range of proposed projects.
Career outcomes
Where could Publishing take you?
This MA will help prepare you for a career in the publishing industry. You will also leave with transferable skills in:
- Project management
- Copywriting
- Editing
- Communication
- Collaboration
Modules
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£ 11,300per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
101st
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Campus address
York St John University, Lord Mayor's Walk, York, York, YO31 7EX, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
75th out of 91 8
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Entry standards
/ Max 206113 55%76th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%61st
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.16 79%35th
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