Publishing MA

Master the art of publishing Studying this masters in Publishing at Kingston University will set you up to succeed in a fast-evolving industry. Previous graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles, in areas including editorial, digital publishing, journals, production and more. You’ll explore all aspects of the global publishing industry, from structure, business models and production to legal, idea creation and copyright. You’ll also build an understanding of product development, editing, marketing, publicity, acquisition and rights. Through a blend of masterclasses, guest lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops, you’ll gain the skills you need to thrive in the workplace. You’ll examine the sales and distribution of physical and digital products, and get to grips with Nielsen BookScan, BSI proofreading symbols, Adobe InDesign and PremierPro. During the course, you’ll put your skills into practice through a dissertation or practical project and a 10-day work placement. You’ll produce books for commercial publication through Kingston University Press, and collaborate with authors and partner organisations. Kingston's Publishing MA allowed me to turn my love of books into a career. By providing an understanding of the business behind the books – and introducing me to my current employer – Kingston gave me a great start in a fantastic industry. Andrew Turner

English language requirements for Publishing MA: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in all elements. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our

International students: £21,500 per year

UK students: £12,900 per year

UK/Home: £12,900 per year

International: £21,500 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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