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Postgraduate courses

Publishing

Be part of a thriving creative community

Discover our Publishing courses here, or find out more at a postgraduate event.

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Expand your knowledge of the process of publishing, from beginning to end. Develop your creative skills and practical industry knowledge.

Studying publishing can lead to career paths in the publishing industry, as well as areas including copywriting and editing, literary review editing, marketing and communication, and project management.

Courses

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Publishing MA

Enter into the world of publishing, with a focus on the independent sector and small presses. Knowledge, context and skills will be put into practice by working on live projects, taking publications through the entire process from conception...

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Publishing and English Literature MA

Learn about the many different roles, processes and aspects of the publishing industry. Extend your knowledge and understanding of contemporary literature. Deepen your skills by meeting with industry professionals. Get involved with...

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Publishing and Creative Writing MA

Focus on the links between critical thinking, publication, contemporary literature and creative writing. We will guide you to unleash your creativity and write with the contemporary publishing sector in mind. While you study you will have...

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Humanities MRes

Study your chosen topic as part of an innovative and energising research environment. This course has been designed to place emphasis on your intellectual curiosity, critical thinking...

Meet with industry professionals

We have a packed events programme, including exciting visits from expert publishers, editors and literary agents, all of whom provide exciting networking and engagement opportunities.

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Learn from experts

Our team of award winning writers have expertise across a diverse array of publishing practices. They will bring this knowledge to their roles as supervisors.

York: A literary city

We are a major part of York's literary community, actively taking part in the annual York Literary Festival and Big City Read.