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MRes Publishing Studies

The Stirling Centre for International Publishing and Communication at the University of Stirling is a world-leading centre for postgraduate publishing studies, offering expertise in contemporary and historical publishing 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 also offers the opportunity to prepare for a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing.

The course helps you to develop an analytical and research-driven approach towards publishing. It also 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 a pursuing a PhD through concentrated research with a specialism in publishing. That being said, the course also allows you to examine in-depth issues affecting your current practice.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 7

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

This research-focused Masters course can be used to advance existing publishing careers, or for students to pursue further study at PhD-level. We have over 40 years’ 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 & Faber
Marketing Assistant, Taylor & Francis
Events & Marketing Assistant, The Bookseller
Sales & 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

Some of our alumni who have worked in the publishing industry have gone onto the following job roles:

Group Sales Director and President (Asia Region), Taylor & Francis
Chief Executive, Publishing Scotland
Managing Editor, Little Island Books
Higher Education Texts and eBook Sales Manager, Taylor and Francis (Asia Pacific)
Director, World Book Day
Production Editor, Taylor & Francis
Founder and Publisher, Tapsalteerie and Lumphanan Press

PSW Opportunity

2 years of PSW available after completion of Degree program

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

Academic requirements
We welcome applications from applicants graduating with 50% from Tier 1 College/ University (namely University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi) or graduating with 55% from a Tier 2 College/University.

Nepal

Academic requirements
The University welcomes applications from students holding a minimum of 70% in 4 year Bachelor's degree.

Sri Lanka

Academic requirements
Minimum of B or 3.0/4 or Lower Second in Bachelor's Special or Professional degree

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University of Stirling

Stirling , Scotland ,United Kingdom