Course summary
The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication is a world-leading centre for postgraduate study in publishing and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2022. It offers expertise in contemporary and historical publishing and literary culture, in the UK and beyond. The MRes Publishing Studies is a research preparation Master's course that offers students the opportunity for tailor-made Master's study in the field of publishing studies. It presents the opportunity to prepare for a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing. It also offers publishing professionals the opportunity for in-depth examination of issues affecting their current practice. The course helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing. It offers maximum flexibility so that you can tailor the course to fit your research interests and professional practice. Graduates from the MRes course often go on to further study, such as pursuing a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing.
Modules
All years: MRes: Arts research training 1 and 2; subject specific module; publishing dynamics; editorial practice and content creation; marketing management and communications; skills for publishing management; financial management for publishing; growth strategies for publishing; business models in publishing; digital (process and product); publishing, literature and society; publishing dissertation. MLitt: Publishing dynamics; editorial practice and content creation; marketing management and communications; publishing project; digital (process and product); skills for publishing management; publishing, literature and society; publishing in the workplace; arts research training; publishing dissertation.
Assessment method
Dissertation.
Entry requirements
A minimum of a 2nd Class Honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent in a relevant subject. Applicants without these formal qualifications but with significant appropriate/relevant work/life experience are encouraged to apply. IELTS score of 6.0 (5.5 in all bands)
English language requirements
For further information on English Language requirements, please see the university website: https://www.stir.ac.uk/international/international-students/english-language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
For information on funding and scholarships, please see here: https://www.stir.ac.uk/study/fees-funding/postgraduate-loans-and-funding/
Provider information
University of Stirling
Stirling
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