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Study Details: 1 year full-time OR 2 years part-time
Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in publishing.
You will explore the complex anatomies and eco-systems of the publishing industry and its markets in the UK and internationally, as well as the trends, innovations, opportunities and challenges facing this rapidly changing profession.
Through the duration of the course, you will gain a working knowledge of the business of publishing, examining the structures of a range of organisational models, from major corporate brands to small independent outfits; and you will develop an understanding of the different stages, roles and skills involved in the publishing process, and the different publishing formats and platforms available.
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This is a practical degree, with many of our students gaining employment before they complete the course. You will be equipped with the skills to pursue a variety of careers in digital and print publishing, including:
Past students have gone on to secure careers as:
The emphasis is on getting you the practical skills and experience to enter the highly competitive publishing industry. With full access and training in industry programmes, all assessments replicate tasks you might undertake as a publishing professional.
There are opportunities to get involved with the Manchester Children's Book Festival - an ongoing programme of literary and educational events, and we also have strong links with: the Manchester Literature Festival, Blackwells Bookshop, the Northern Fiction Alliance, and the great library network in Manchester.
The city is seeing exceptional growth of publishing ventures and opportunities, and we believe there has never been a better time to study publishing in Manchester.
In the first semester, emphasis is placed on becoming familiar with the industry - how it works, the different departments and genres and training you on industry standard programmes such as Nielsen, Adobe and Canva. You will also take part in a module centred around sales and marketing, legal and rights.
The second semester is highly practical, allowing you to get experience on real-world tasks set by industry professionals and partners. You will gain skills in design, production and editing. You will also be able to take optional modules on poetry, literature in translation, magazine and children’s picture books.
The final semester (over the summer) will enable you to take part in a practical project, often in collaboration with industry partners.
Core modules:
Dissertation
Publishing Business and Operations
Sales and Marketing, Legal and Rights
From Commissioning and Editorial to Design and Production
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