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University of Stirling: Publishing Studies
| Institution | University of Stirling View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Centre for Publishing Studies |
| Web | www.stir.ac.uk |
| graduate.admissions@stir.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01786 467046 |
| Study type | Taught |
MLitt
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.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
The course allows students to develop strong research skills in the field of publishing studies, either with regard to contemporary publishing issues and trends, or to the history of the book and print culture; it enables and encourages an analytical and research-driven approach to publishing, leading either towards further study and research, or allowing publishing practitioners to examine in depth issues affecting their current practice.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Master of Research - MRes
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.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
Summary
The course allows students to develop strong research skills in the field of publishing studies, either with regard to contemporary publishing issues and trends, or to the history of the book and print culture; it enables and encourages an analytical and research-driven approach to publishing, leading either towards further study and research, or allowing publishing practitioners to examine in depth issues affecting their current practice.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Location | Stirling Campus University of Stirling Stirling FK9 4LA |
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