Children's Publishing

Shape stories and ideas into engaging print and digital publications on this industry-focused MA Children's Publishing course.

- Creative, studio-based and practical course focusing on an internationally successful, high-growth area of publishing.

- Specialist focus on print and digital publications, from picture books and story apps to young adult novels.

- Excellent opportunities for industry collaboration and career development.

This creative, industry-focused MA Children’s Publishing course is the first of its kind, offering a deep and immersive learning experience across editorial, sales and marketing, rights and contracts, and design and production. You’ll explore various aspects of the industry such as business strategy, audience and market research, user experience and digital product development, collaboration and project management.

Taught by industry specialists, the course provides a full understanding of the various departments, roles and skills required to work in this exhilarating, diverse and fast-evolving sector. You’ll have access to up-to-date information from industry speakers and field trips to key events, which could include the Bath Children’s Literature Festival and the international London Book Fair.

The course has been carefully designed to offer flexibility. You can tailor your coursework and create a final industry project around your own interests and ambitions.