The Publishing at University of Liverpool is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the university's main campus in Liverpool, United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 12 month(s) to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 37,646 / year(s), with the next intake on September 28, 2026.
The MA in Publishing combines the industry expertise of our on-site publishing house (Liverpool University Press) with the academic excellence of a Russell Group institution, currently ranked within the world top 100 for English (QS World University Rankings 2025).
This programme is designed specifically with employability in mind. You’ll gain industry insight with publishing professionals to discuss career options and pathways, alongside software training to foster practical skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to arrange a period of work experience at a publishing house of your choice, and the LUP team will provide career coaching which includes CV development and mock interviews.
Graduates will be well-equipped to seek employment in a variety roles in the publishing industry or the wider bookselling trade, such as commissioning, sales, marketing, publicity, rights management, bookselling. Explore our Publishing Work Placement Opportunity for some examples of the roles which former Department of English students have secured following an undergraduate work placement with LUP.
United Kingdom, Liverpool
