28 Master's in Publishing in Europe

This Publishing MSc programme from Edinburgh Napier University is the ‘standard bearer for publishing education in the UK’ and will open doors for you

Our innovative and unique MA Publishing at Northumbria University masters course has been designed in collaboration with and will be delivered alongside one of the world's largest publishing houses, Hachette UK, and reading and writing development organisation, New Writing North.

Benefit from a challenging cross-disciplinary learning experience by applying to this Publishing M.A programme offered at University of Derby.

The Creative Writing: Writing and Publishing Fiction programme offered by the University of Chester is stimulating and rewarding course designed to help you develop the craft of excellent writing, enable you to produce original fiction, and equip you with the knowledge to get it published.

The Publishing course at Kingston University will give you the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise you need to kickstart a highly rewarding career.

The Publishing Studies MRes from University of Stirling helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing.

The Publishing Studies MLitt course from University of Stirling covers the whole process of planning, editing, production, marketing and publication management in print and digital environments.

Founded in 1995, this long-established and perennially popular Literature and Publishing degree delivered by University of Galway remains Ireland’s only postgraduate programme dedicated to literature and publishing.

The Publishing programme from University of Liverpool combines the industry expertise of the on-site publishing house (Liverpool University Press) with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution, currently ranked within the world top 100 for English (QS World University Rankings 2025).

The Creative Writing and Publishing course at Kingston University examines not only the craft of writing, but also how the publishing industry works.

Blend storytelling artistry with essential publishing skills. Gain hands-on experience with the Bournemouth Journal and Writing Prize. Join a diverse international cohort, expand your global perspective and prepare for a dynamic publishing career with the Creative Writing and Publishing programme at Bournemouth University. 

Want to work in an award-winning commercial publishing business? Study the Publishing programme at The University of Lancashire and gain real-world experience at our on-site indie publisher, Fox & Ink Books.

Kick-start your career in publishing with an MA that will train you to create original publications using specialist software. The Postgraduate Pathway in Publishing is offered by Plymouth University.

The Publishing and Contemporary Literature MA at York St John University is a one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme designed to cultivate essential skills in the publishing sector. This degree equips students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary literature, focusing on independent publishing and diverse literary voices.

The MA Publishing degree at the University of the Arts London (UAL) is a full-time programme lasting 1 year and 3 months. This course equips students with essential skills for a successful career in the publishing industry, focusing on both print and digital media. Engage in a creative environment that fosters innovation and collaboration.

Develop your creativity and publishing industry knowledge with a focus on editorial, imaginative and professional writing, and marketing across print and digital with the Creative Writing and Publishing programme at Anglia Ruskin University. 

Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, this Publishing course at Manchester Metropolitan University will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in publishing.

The Publishing, Teaching and Tourism Promotion course at the University for Foreigners of Siena aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge of literary, linguistic and Italian philology studies, from Romance origins to present day, as well as in the area of general linguistics and history of art.

Train for professional publishing roles with the Publishing MA from City St George's, University of London. From research-led assignments to digital content development, we will give you an extensive range of modern skills and knowledge required to succeed in this fascinating and constantly changing global industry.

The Experimental Publishing master course at Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences  focuses on the acts of making things public and creating publics in the age of post-digital networks.