International Publishing MA

Postgraduate taught degree

This course is for 2021/22 entry.

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Key information

Train for international publishing roles with the International Publishing MA from City. From research-led assignments to digital content development, we will give you the extensive range of modern skills and knowledge required to succeed in this fascinating and forever changing industry.

Start date

September 2021

Institution

City, University of London

Course code

PSPUBS

Location

Northampton Square

Course overview
Structure
Teaching and assessment
Fees and funding
Career
How to apply

Course overview

Benefits of this course

You will learn how international publishing is continuing to evolve alongside the digital revolution.

Our programme gives you an applied understanding of how physical and digital texts are conceived, developed and marketed.

Your learning will be directly influenced by your own publishing interests. This could mean publishing for entertainment, education, research or information.

Together with research-led analytical assignments, you will develop a portfolio that reflects the range of professional roles in contemporary global publishing.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Arts (MA)

Who is this course for?

If you recognise that publishing is undergoing widespread dramatic change across the world and you want to gain professionally relevant skills, our programme is ideal.

Your first degree might be from the humanities or social sciences, and you could be a new graduate or have an amount of work experience.

We will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed by the next generation of publishers.

Structure

Master of Arts (MA)

Duration:

Full-time: 1 year

Modules:

Some modules may be subject to change depending on student numbers, tutor availability, or course updates. This may affect the overall number of modules.

Modules

The structure of this MA gives you the flexibility to design your own degree.

The taught modules are completed in Terms 1 and 2, normally over a single academic year for full-time students and over two academic years for part-time students. You are required to take a total of 120 credits in taught modules.

There is one core module – 'Theories of International Politics' (30 credits) taught in the first term (30 credits).

The remaining credits will be made up of elective modules that you must choose from the list of electives opened to students in the MA International Politics. Throughout the year you can choose elective modules that suit your interests. You can also opt to pursue your interests by studying across departments with optional modules from the Department of Sociology and The City Law School.

The number of elective modules you take will vary depending on the number of 15- and 30-credit modules you choose. All modules run for a minimum of eleven weeks (or one term).

Core modules

Elective modules

Dissertation

Major Project (60 credits)

You will define and develop a project, which can take the form of either professional practice or research. This will allow you to apply and further develop the knowledge and skills gained through the taught modules.

Programme specification

The programme specification contains more information on how the course is organised, the requirements for progression for each part and credits required for awards.

Download course specification:

PSPUBS - MA International Publishing prog redesign

Teaching and assessment

You will learn about all types of publishing, from trade and specialist publications to novels and non-fiction. We give you a clear understanding of what makes a commercial success, for both print and digital products.

Our research experts and publishing practitioners will share their specialist expertise and up-to-date industry knowledge.

Core modules will establish and develop your understanding of contemporary industry conditions, including the impact of digitisation.

In the second term you can develop more scholarly or applied international interests and include an optional placement module.

We foster a nurturing publishing community here at City thanks to excellent guest speakers and a range of opportunities.

Fees and funding

Fees for academic year 2021/22

Master of Arts (MA)

Full-time per year

UK: £10,080

Overseas/EU: £16,980

Fees in each subsequent year of study (where applicable) will be subject to an annual increase of two percent. We will confirm any change to the annual tuition fee to you in writing prior to you commencing each subsequent year of study (where applicable).

Funding

Explore up-to-date information about funding options, available financial support and typical living costs.

Future Finance Loans

Future Finance offers students loans of between £2,500 and £40,000 to help cover tuition fees and living expenses. All students and courses are considered. All loans are subject to credit checks and approval. For further details visit the Future Finance website.

Career

Our International Publishing MA graduates develop careers in a variety of organisations and most secure a publishing role within months of graduating.

This selection of positions secured by our recent International Publishing MA graduates shows the scope of potential global careers:

Trainee, Foreign Language Publishing Co, Shanghai
Editorial Business Analyst, Condé Nast Japan
Publicist, Hachette New Zealand
Magazine Publishing, Beijing
Rights Assistant, Fiction, Paris
Rights Assistant, Literary Agency
Editorial, Production Assistant and Rights Assistants, Children’s Publishing
Marketing Assistant and Digital Marketing Executive, Bloomsbury
Picture Researcher, Hodder
Marketing, Random House.

Internships

We encourage you to undertake an optional internship during your time here. An internship can give you a vital step towards your first career move.

How to apply

Entry requirements

English language requirements

If your first language is not English you are required to obtain a minimum overall score of 7.0 in the IELTS Academic English Language test, including at least 6.5 in the writing component of the test.

English language programmes

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Application process

When you apply online you will be expected to submit the following:

One application form
A short personal statement (c800-1200 words) outlining why you are applying for this programme
A copy of your degree transcript: We require an original transcript or a copy certified by your institution. If you have not yet graduated, you will be required to send us your degree transcript as soon as it is available. You will not be able to register as a City student without having supplied your degree transcript.

Please note: Academic references are not required when you submit your application. However, the admissions tutor may request them at a later date to help make a decision on your application.

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September 2021 entry

Apply online for MA International Publishing with full-time study in

Contact the postgraduate team

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7040 0249 / +44 (0)20 7040 3721

Email: SASS-enquiries@city.ac.uk

Our academics

Your studies are supported by a team of committed and enthusiastic teachers and researchers, experts in their chosen field. On occasion we also work with external professionals to enhance your learning and appreciation of the wider subject.

Dr Patrick Brindle

Programme Director, MA Publishing Studies Programmes

Department of English

Facilities

Our flexible learning spaces offer better environment for project and group work which often are done along side practising publishers.
You will also benefit from City’s state-of-the art university library and study spaces..
As part of the University of London, City students have access to Senate House Library.

International Publishing MA

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