The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication at the is a world-leading centre for postgraduate publishing studies, offering a comprehensive and coherent approach to all forms of publishing.
YouÕll develop expert knowledge of the entire publishing process in both print and digital environments Ð from planning, editing and production, to marketing and publication management. We update the content of this course every year to reflect the rapid changes that transform the industry, so youÕll graduate with cutting-edge skills and knowledge of current publishing industry practice and standards.
The Êprogramme offered by the University of StirlingÊis demanding, stimulating and enjoyable Ð which is why many publishers now consider it equivalent to a yearÕs worth of experience at a publishing company. Our graduates occupy senior positions in both commercial and not-for-profit publication organisations across the world.
Careers
This Masters course is designed to lead directly into publishing and publishing-related careers, offering you the expert skills, knowledge and networks youÕll need to succeed. The course also offers excellent employability prospects, and we have over 30 yearsÕ worth of graduates now working in the publishing and related industries across the world. Entry level jobs our students have gone into in recent years include:
- Publicity Assistant, Canongate
- Publicity Assistant, Faber and Faber
- Marketing Assistant, Taylor and Francis
- EventsÊand Marketing Assistant, The Bookseller
- SalesÊand Marketing Assistant, McGraw Hill
- Production Assistant, Oxford University Press
- Editorial Assistant, Oxford University Press
- Production Editor, Cicerone Press
- Publishing Assistant, Cengage Learning
- Web editor, Digital Publishing Department, China Social Sciences Press
- Foreign Rights Specialist, Suncolor Publishing Group
- Web Editor, BooksfromScotland.com
