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Master of Arts in Publishing

Manchester Metropolitan University

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 20,000/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 38,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

All Saints Building, All Saints, Manchester M15 6BH

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Arts in Publishing

Program Overview

Delivered in collaboration with leading industry professionals, including our partners for this MA, Comma Press, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills 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.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 20,000 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Manchester Metropolitan University

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 89.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 65.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

You will be equipped with the skills to pursue a variety of careers in digital and print publishing, including:

Editorial
Production
Sales and marketing

There are opportunities to get involved with the Manchester Children's Book Festival - an ongoing program 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. Mentorships and collaborative projects with leading industry professionals can be arranged and we offer advice on CVs.

Our industry partners for this MA, Comma Press, will be a regular presence throughout this course, and will work with our team to host the National Creative Writing Graduate Day, How to get a Job in Publishing Day and The Publishing Conference. Alongside established networks and publishing houses, London-based publishers Hachette and Harper Collins are opening offices here in Manchester; and you will have the chance to work with individuals from both during this MA.

Scholarships

International scholarships and funding

Find out how you can get help with the cost of studying at Manchester Metropolitan.

If you want to study at university in the UK, a scholarship can be a big help.

Scholarships for international students in the UK come from two main sources, from:

The university they will attend
Other international organisations

Find a scholarship at Manchester Metropolitan

We offer four different types of scholarship for international students:

General and Chancellor’s international awards
Postgraduate scholarships for specific courses
Research grants
Sports scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.