Publishing MA

Equip yourself with the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to thrive in the competitive world of book publishing. The Publishing MA blends theory with practice, teaching you how to become a future leader and changemaker in this field. Taught at UCL, you’ll learn from research experts and publishing practitioners, benefiting from access to professional guest speakers and networking opportunities with industry influencers. The MA Publishing at UCL delivers a dynamic, research-led and industry-focused education, integrating theoretical perspectives with practical application. Students explore core aspects of the publishing industry – including digital publishinggenerative AI, open access, ethics, and global market dynamics – while engaging with current professionals through guest lectures and co-designed content. The MA includes insights into a wide spread of publishing disciplines. Teaching staff possess a broad range of book trade knowledge and are active researchers whose work has had an impact on the discipline as a field of academic study. With strong foundations in publishing studies, the course supports both vocational and academic progression. 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. This programme is also available on a modular (flexible) basis, with a duration of 5 calendar years.

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.