Publishing Studies
| Specialisation of: | Book and Digital Media Studies |
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| Degree: | Master of Arts in Book and Digital Media Studies |
| Mode of Study: | Full-time |
| Duration: | 1 year |
| Start date: | September, February |
| Language of instruction: | English |
The Publishing Studies specialisation – part of the MA programme in Book and Digital Media Studies – looks at the wider role and meaning of publishing in society and analyses the mechanisms within the industry, ranging from academic and educational publishing to trade book publishing. The whole publishing chain is covered, from the work of authors, through the activities of publishing houses to retailers and even customers. Attention will also be paid to new trends in publishing arising from the introduction of digital technology.
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Programme
In the fall semester the programme offers a combination of four core courses and two electives. The electives —which you select from three options— helps to prepare you for the two specialisation courses chosen in the spring semester out of three alternatives: Book History, Publishing Studies and Digital Access to Cultural Heritage. At the end of the year you will be required to produce a 15,000-word thesis.
Throughout the academic year a number of excursions are undertaken. You will have the opportunity to visit such places as the Plantin-Moretus Museum in Antwerp, the Frankfurt Book Fair, the Media Park in Hilversum as well as a number of publishing companies. The department also offers an exchange programme with a variety of other European universities.
For the most up to date course overview, see the e-Prospectus.
