MLitt Publishing Studies
University of Stirling
Key Information
Campus location
Stirling, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 - 24 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Sep 2024
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Introduction
The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication is a world-leading centre for postgraduate study in publishing. The course equips students with the skills and knowledge to launch their career in the publishing industry, offering a comprehensive, coherent and practical approach to print and digital publishing across sectors.
As a student on the course you will be immersed, from day one, in the current debates driving the industry: from cutting-edge digital developments, to diversity in the literary industries and sustainability issues in book production.
Top reasons to study with us
#1 The University of Stirling is ranked 2nd in Scotland for Journalism (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
#2 The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication is a world-leading centre for teaching and research in publishing, established for more than 40 years, with graduates occupying senior positions in the publishing industry
#3 TThe Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication is a world-leading centre for teaching and research in publishing, established for more than 40 years, with graduates occupying senior positions in the publishing industry
Curriculum
This course is demanding, stimulating and enjoyable. We update the content every year to reflect the rapid changes that transform the industry, so you will graduate with cutting-edge skills and knowledge of current publishing industry practice and standards. This is why many publishers now consider it equivalent to a year's worth of experience at a publishing company. We are proud of our Stirling graduates, many of whom occupy senior positions in both commercial and not-for-profit publishers and other organisations across the world.
Scotland is an excellent place to study publishing, with its rich literary heritage and a distinctive publishing ecosystem, characterised by dynamic independent publishing.
Course objectives
In close contact with publishing businesses and the changing needs of the industry worldwide, the teaching team equips you with the qualities – intellectual and practical – that are needed for a successful working life in publishing and related organisations.
Course details
The MLitt in Publishing Studies is a one-year, full-time course designed to help you develop your career in publishing. You also have the option to take this course part-time over two years.
Teaching
The MLitt in Publishing Studies is delivered through interactive lectures, seminars, workshops (including sessions in the Publishing Computer Lab) and one-to-one teaching.
You’ll also have opportunities to:
- attend a regular series of talks by visiting speakers from the publishing industry;
- go to industry events like the Scottish Book Trade Conference, The SYP Scotland conference and the London Book Fair;
- take part in field trips, including visiting a printer, a book distributor, Scotland’s first lending library at Innerpeffray and Stirling’s own centre for letterpress printing – The Pathfoot Press;
- join the Stryvling Press team to produce an anthology of poetry and prose in collaboration with Creative Writing students;
- undertake internships and work experience placements.
Assessment
Assessment is based on a range of practical and academic activities, including the creation of a physical publishing product (a book, magazine, e-book or app), marketing plans, business reports, presentations, essays and either a 15,000 word dissertation or a major digital project.
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Career Opportunities
This Masters course is designed to lead directly into publishing and publishing-related careers, offering you the expert skills, knowledge and networks you’ll need to succeed. The course also offers excellent employability prospects, and we have almost 40 years’ worth of graduates now working in the publishing and related industries across the world.