Course Structure

Trimester 1

• Publishing in Practice: From Concept to Creation
• Publishing in Context
• Creative Toolkit

These 3 modules will introduce you to current practices in the publishing industry. They provide a comprehensive overview of key aspects of the publishing process. Successful completion of these modules will make you eligible for a Postgraduate Certificate.

Trimester 2

• Publishing in Practice: From Creation to Consumer
• Publishing Placement & Professional Development
• Plus ONE module from the Option Pool, which allows you to specialise in your chosen area.
  At present, you can choose from:
  – Magazine Publishing
  – The Fiction Market
  – Interactive Media
  – New Venture Creation

These modules introduce you to business development and management, marketing theory and techniques, rights and product exploitation, and experience of the publishing workplace.

Trimester 3

• You will work on your dissertation, an indepth, industry-based research project. On successful completion of this you will be awarded a Masters degree.

Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.