MA Publishing

The Publishing postgraduate course at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is designed to provide a comprehensive education in the field of publishing while cultivating the professional skills required for career advancement in this industry. Covering the traditional and digital aspects of publishing, this course provides a rich understanding of the history, trends, business models, and workflows in publishing. Course Content: The course delves into the core principles of publishing research, business models in publishing, legal issues, and content creation. Furthermore, it examines trends and technologies linking the traditional publishing sector to the digital space, focusing on aspects such as eBooks, audio publishing, and social media in publishing.Key Modules: The program comprises various modules including 'Publishing: Principles, Practice and the Profession', 'Research in Publishing', 'Design and Content Creation', 'Business Models in Publishing', 'Legal Issues in Publishing', and 'Digital Workflow and Project Management in Publishing'. The course also requires the completion of a final project which may be a piece of academic research or a professional practice project.Accreditations: This course is approved by The Publishers Association (PA).Future Careers: On successful completion of the course, students are equipped for various roles in the publishing industry, including editorial, marketing, design, rights, sales or production in both traditional and digital environments. Others may pursue further professional or academic research. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.