Publishing MA

Reasons to choose Kingston
• Teaching staff are active practitioners, each with at least 20 years commercial publishing experience.



• Input from industry practitioners helps this course give you skills for the workplace. Masterclasses and guest lectures keep you informed of current issues in the industry.



• The course includes practical training in using Nielsen BookScan, BSI proofreading symbols, Adobe InDesign and PremierPro.



About this course
This course examines all aspects of the global publishing industry, such as structure, business models, production, legal, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, marketing, publicity, copyright, rights, and sales and distribution of physical and digital products. You will put your skills into practice through a dissertation or practical project over a 10-day work placement, which can lead to references and employment opportunities. You will produce books for commercial publication through Kingston University Press and collaborate with authors and partner organisations.

Example modules
• Create: The Business of Publishing



• Make: Content Development and Production



• Share: Strategic Marketing and Sales



For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.