Publishing

The total value of the British book publishing industry is over £7 billion, the largest in the world in terms of its output per head of population. The growth of ebooks and audiobooks, the ongoing impact of social media on reading habits, and the impact of AI, are all bringing new challenges and opportunities to the industry. The Derby MA Publishing programme is up-to-date, well balanced and exciting, with all modules including a blend of theory and practice. This tightly focused and complete MA covers industry sectors from trade fiction and non-fiction to children's books and academic, educational and professional publishing.  The MA Publishing has been designed to meet the needs of an industry undergoing dramatic technological and commercial changes. With print, electronic and audio editions of books all now proving highly popular with different consumer demographics, we will ensure you are fully conversant with both traditional publishing techniques and the latest digital developments and self-publishing trends. By the end of the course, you will be equipped to move seamlessly between print and digital formats whenever required. Publishing companies are keen to dispel the myth that all you need for success in the industry is a love of literature and reading. New entrants are now expected to bring industry-specific professional skills along with qualities such as innovation, versatility, enterprise and problem-solving. Our MA therefore covers vital insights not just into editorial functions but also into aspects of the business such as leadership and management, project management, marketing, intellectual property law, and finance. This programme provides a comprehensive and well-balanced training to enter a wide variety of careers in publishing and beyond. Our teaching team comprises enthusiastic, dedicated academics and practitioners with extensive experience in the UK, US and Australian publishing industries, encompassing editorial, marketing, publicity and freelance work. The British publishing industry is one of the largest and most important in the world, exporting more books than any other country, and at the forefront of many developments such as digital business models, English language publishing, niche products and globalised business. By coming from overseas to study Publishing at MA level International students will receive unparalleled insights, knowledge base and training in every aspect of this dynamic, global industry.