Publishing

The Publishing MSc program from Edinburgh Napier University works with industry and will open doors for you. Our team has strong relationships with thought leaders across industry, commerce and academia which helps to ensure you are at the forefront of the latest thinking, processes and technology. The expansion of digital media has created a need for highly specialised skills in publishing.

This course will give you the specialist training and experience demanded by publishing employers. You'll develop skills in critical thinking and problem solving, and will graduate with an excellent understanding of the industry in an international context.

Career opportunities:

This comprehensive program designed for aspiring publishers and media professionals will let you explore the art and business of publishing and immerse yourself in the world of books, magazines, and digital media. Through a blend of theory, practice, and industry insights, you'll learn the skills and strategies needed to navigate the ever-changing landscape of publishing and media. Career opportunities include:

• Book, magazine or journal publishing (editing, design, production, sales or marketing)
• Consumer and corporate publishing
• Online and digital publishing
• Publishing entrepreneur

Edinburgh Napier is the only University to have doubly-accredited postgraduate publishing provision.

Modules include:

• Fiction and the Fiction Market

• Publishing Placement and Professional Development

• Publishing Production

• Publishing in Context

• Publishing in Practice