The Publishing MA at UCL delivers a balanced, research-led and industry-focused education, integrating theoretical perspectives with practical application. Students explore core aspects of the publishing industry including generative AI, open access, ethics, and global market dynamics. The MA is situated within the Department of Information Studies, giving unrivalled access to a spread of related disciplines in fields such as digital humanities and library and information studies.
This course is ideal for students interested in book and journal publishing who wish to develop a thorough understanding of the structure, organisation and dynamics of the publishing industry. It is suitable for those seeking to enter not-for-profit organisations as well as commercial companies in both the UK and internationally.
At the end of the course, 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.
Common industries alumni of this course have gone into include publishing, journalism, or translation (53.9%), retail and wholesale activities (5.7%) and other professional, scientific and technical activities (5.7%).
Graduates from this course have gone on to work at a variety of publishing houses and other associated companies in the creative industries, ranging from roles at international organisations such as Penguin Random House, Hachette UK Ltd, and Macmillan Publishers Ltd, to smaller independent and specialist presses like Duckworth Books.*
Graduate Outcomes Survey carried out by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA), looking at the destinations of UK and EU graduates in the 2018–2024 cohorts.
Our Publishing MA aims to include insights into a wide spread of publishing disciplines. Teaching staff possess a broad range of book trade knowledge, and most are active researchers whose work has had an impact on the discipline as a field of academic study, so the course supports both vocational and academic progression. In addition to staff expertise, the course brings in leading publishing professionals to give guest lectures and presentations, keeping content responsive to current trends and issues.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 136 位 | 埃克塞特大学University of Exeter | 1年 | 25550英镑/年 |