Overview

The Publishing MA aims to cover the entire spread of publishing disciplines, from fiction and trade to professional, academic, scholarly and educational.

Teaching staff possess a wide range of book trade experience and networks of contacts across all fields in the UK and internationally. Their research has helped shape how publishers have developed practices, and made an impact on the discipline as a field of academic study.

In addition, leading publishers, literary agents, authors, legal experts, booksellers and electronic authorities visit to give lectures and presentations. Students benefit from masterclasses from industry leaders on current and controversial issues and field visits to retailers, publishers and libraries.

Employability

At the end of the University College London (UCL) programme, you will have had access to a wide range of training and learning opportunities designed to assist you in pursuing a career as a professional publisher.
You will be able to launch your career with a qualification from a university that the industry recognises and values.

Networking

On the course, you will have plenty of time to familiarise yourself with possible career paths as you engage with core teaching and benefit from our professional mentoring scheme.
You will be encouraged to engage with key networking organisations like the SYP and Bookmachine, and to attend publishing events like the London Book Fair.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Book Production
Business Management in Book Publishing
Illustration and Publishing
Editing, Writing, and Communication in Publishing
Marktieng and Publicity

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-27 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

33000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16000 GBP / year

≈ 16000 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time: UK: £8,000 Overseas: £16,500

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

The Publishing MA aims to cover the entire spread of publishing disciplines, from fiction and trade to professional, academic, scholarly and educational.

Employability

Networking

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

London

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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