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University of Sydney (USYD)

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Master of Publishing

  • Masters (Coursework)

Gain the skills required for the dynamic world of book, magazine, digital and online publishing. Receive both professional training with direct vocational applications, as well as a scholarly approach to the history of publishing, its cultural significance and changing directions.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Aug
Domestic Fees
$30,000 total

About this course

Gain the skills required for the dynamic world of book, magazine, digital and online publishing. Receive both professional training with direct vocational applications, as well as a scholarly approach to the history of publishing, its cultural significance and changing directions.

Entry requirements

 

Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below:

Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1.5 years full-time) requires:

  • a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification.

Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1 year full-time) requires:

  • completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Publishing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or
  • an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or
  • relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification.

If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master's degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master's after successful completion of the shorter course.

Study locations

Camperdown/Darlington

Career pathways

As a graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to pursue a role such as:

  • copy editor
  • editorial assistant
  • publicist
  • editor
  • publisher
  • social media editor

This course is accredited by the Australian Publishers Association (APA).

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Creative Arts courses at University of Sydney (USYD).
83.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.9%
Skill scale
80.7%
Teaching scale