MA Publishing

The Publishing MA at the University of Derby is a comprehensive program that curates specialist knowledge and skills you need for a successful career in publishing, whether you're a recent graduate, an established industry professional or someone looking for a career change. With a strong focus on practical experience merged with critical analysis, it places emphasis on real-world learning, where you can create a portfolio and build your skill set through live projects.Course Content: The program enables you to gain expertise in everything from writing and editing through to design, production, promotion, and distribution. You'll also understand the cultural, technological and global context of publishing in the digital age. You'll get opportunities to conceptualize, design, and distribute a publication, learn how to negotiate and understand publishing contracts and rights, create a marketing and publicity campaign, develop academic and professional writing skills, and understand the global influence, challenges, and opportunities in the publishing sector.Key Modules: The course involves six core modules - Exploring Publishing, Publication Design and Production, Marketing, Publicity, and Promotion, Negotiating Publishing Contracts, Creating a Publication, and Global Perspectives in Publishing.Accreditations: Upon completion, you will obtain an MA in Publishing.Future Careers: The program prepares students to start a fresh career, progress to a senior position, or turn freelance in an array of roles including Editor, Literary Agent, Rights Manager, Publicist, or Production Controller in organisations such as book, magazine and online publishers, literary agencies, freelance editing agencies, marketing and public relations agencies, and print and production houses.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.