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University of Lancashire: Publishing
| Institution | University of Lancashire |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Arts and Media |
| Web | http://www.lancashire.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@lancashire.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Want to work in an award-winning commercial publishing business? Study our MA Publishing and gain real-world experience at our on-site indie publisher, University of Lancashire Publishing.
Our MA Publishing is the only UK postgraduate publishing course to have an operating publishing company. We have an established list of award-winning books, authors and illustrators. You'll learn about the fundamentals of successful list building and what this looks like in the wider publishing industry.
You'll get access to all resources at this Northern independent publisher. You'll also get to work on live briefs throughout the academic year.
The curriculum is filled with opportunities. These include:
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Meet our authors, our team of professionals and take part in book launches
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Trips to book fairs
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Presenting to industry professionals
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Meeting industry guest speakers
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Accessing industry mentoring
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Networking with alumni now working in Publishing
UCLan are members of the Northern Fiction Alliance. UCLan Publishing (now Fox & Ink Books) was shortlisted for Small Press of the Year Regional Finalist by The British Book Awards (2023).
Why study with us - We have an extensive network in industry – working across different genres and publishing houses – who visit regularly to support student learning.
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This is a highly vocational MA programme designed to support CV building. It's ideal for those needing more work experience or for career changers.
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We are the founders of the Northern Young Adult Literary Festival. An Arts Council funded festival designed to make Children’s and Young Adult books more accessible to an audience in the North. The festival has had prestigious authors attend. From Juno Dawson, Holly Bourne, Melinda Salisbury, Matt Killeen, Patrice Lawrence to Yaba Badoe.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree: 2:2 Honours degree in related subject or equivalent qualification. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Want to work in an award-winning commercial publishing business? Study our MA Publishing and gain real-world experience at our on-site indie publisher, UCLan Publishing.
-
Our MA Publishing is the only UK postgraduate publishing course to have an operating publishing company. We have an established list of award-winning books, authors and illustrators. You'll learn about the fundamentals of successful list building and what this looks like in the wider publishing industry.
-
You'll get access to all resources at this Northern independent publisher. You'll also get to work on live briefs throughout the academic year.
-
The curriculum is filled with opportunities. These include:
Helping to manage the campus bookshop Trips to book fairs Presenting to industry professionals Meeting industry guest speakers Accessing industry mentoring Networking with alumni now working in Publishing - UCLan are members of the Northern Fiction Alliance. UCLan Publishing was shortlisted for Small Press of the Year Regional Finalist by The British Book Awards (2023).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree: 2:2 Honours degree in related subject or equivalent qualification. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
Summary
Want to work in an award-winning commercial publishing business? Study our MA Publishing and gain real-world experience at our on-site indie publisher, UCLan Publishing.
-
Our MA Publishing is the only UK postgraduate publishing course to have an operating publishing company. We have an established list of award-winning books, authors and illustrators. You'll learn about the fundamentals of successful list building and what this looks like in the wider publishing industry.
-
You'll get access to all resources at this Northern independent publisher. You'll also get to work on live briefs throughout the academic year.
-
The curriculum is filled with opportunities. These include:
Helping to manage the campus bookshop Trips to book fairs Presenting to industry professionals Meeting industry guest speakers Accessing industry mentoring Networking with alumni now working in Publishing - UCLan are members of the Northern Fiction Alliance. UCLan Publishing was shortlisted for Small Press of the Year Regional Finalist by The British Book Awards (2023).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Degree: 2:2 Honours degree in related subject or equivalent qualification. |
| Location | Preston Campus University of Lancashire Preston PR1 2HE |
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