MSc Publishing
Edinburgh Napier University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Merchiston Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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MSc - Master of Science

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Merchiston Campus

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We provide the specialist training and experience you need to succeed in the fast-paced, vibrant world of publishing.Our focus is vocational and will provide you with industry-specific and research skills demanded by employers, invaluable contacts that will open doors, and a placement that will provide you with crucial experience.MSc Publishing works closely with the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), and was recently awarded the prestigious Creative Skillset Tick. Edinburgh Napier is ...Read more

We provide the specialist training and experience you need to succeed in the fast-paced, vibrant world of publishing.Our focus is vocational and will provide you with industry-specific and research skills demanded by employers, invaluable contacts that will open doors, and a placement that will provide you with crucial experience.MSc Publishing works closely with the Professional Publishers Association (PPA), and was recently awarded the prestigious Creative Skillset Tick. Edinburgh Napier is the only University to have doubly-accredited postgraduate publishing provision.

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WUSCA ranking:
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20/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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33rd
CUG Ranking
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96th
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
05 Dec 22

A very friendly university full of nice staff that are very helpful. It has really good facilities for my course which are accessible 24/7...Read more

SR
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14 Nov 22

Modules

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Entry requirements

The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at a 2:1 or above. We look for applicants to have a background in any discipline in order to be eligible for the programme. We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry. Applicants must also demonstrate, via their personal statement a strong interest in publishing.

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£7,650 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Other UK

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Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from England

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Scotland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Wales

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£7,650 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£19,750 per year

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Students from EU

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

£19,750 per year

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Students from International

The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.

Accommodation - 179.20 per week

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05 Dec 22
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Edinburgh Napier University
10 Colinton Road Edinburgh City of Edinburgh EH10 5DT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Edinburgh Haymarket  0.5 miles away
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