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Our intensive, industry-focused publishing programme is the ‘standard bearer for publishing education in the UK’ and will open doors for you
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MSc (Hons) Publishing
Degree Duration
15 months :
3 months pathway (1 term) + 1 year degree
18 months :
6 months pathway (2 terms) + 1 year degree
Pathways Available
Pre-Master's
Start Dates
June
We provide the specialist training and experience you need to succeed in the fast-paced, vibrant world of publishing.
Our focus is vocational and will provide you with industry-specific and research skills demanded by employers, invaluable contacts that will open doors, and a placement that will provide you with crucial experience.
MSc Publishing works closely with the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), and was recently awarded the prestigious Creative Skillset Tick.
Edinburgh Napier is the only University to have doubly-accredited postgraduate publishing provision.
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You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
This is a one-year (full-time) course, starting in September and split into three trimesters. Teaching methods combine lectures with specialist workshops in our newsrooms and independent study.
You will be taught to use software such as Burli (audio), Avid (video) to edit and broadcast and have access to Radio ENRG and our TV studio.
You will be continuously assessed and given feedback on ‘live’ newsdays, producing an online news website along with TV and radio bulletins.
You will complete the programme by producing a Major Project, an in-depth piece of sports journalism, either video or audio, text or online.
top 3 UK university for Journalism, Publishing and Public Relations. (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
Home to the longest established Journalism programme in Scotland.
The Pre Masters Program will prepare you for the UK, EU or US study system, giving you the confidence and skills that you’ll need to go further in your studies. Depending on your academic qualification and English language level and chosen programme, you can study the IIM over one or two terms.
| What’s the difference between the one or two terms? | |
| One Term | Two Terms |
| 3 months of study | Six months of study |
| Additional academic English and subject-related support | |
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