Master's Degree in Publishing

Publishing is a complex professional field combining many specialities. Taking into account that the industry is undergoing hardships, it is of utmost importance to provide as much talent, training and new ideas as possible. In this context, the Master in Publishing has a fully realistic focus aimed at helping graduates transition into professional life.

Career opportunities

- Publishing of books and periodic publications.
- Specialist in editorial design and typesetting.
- Technician in the digital production of books.
- Editor-in chief for different publications, printed press and digital media.
- 'Freelance' activities belonging to the sector: reader, proofreader, 'art large' editor, digital editor, etc.
- Bookseller with specialised training.
- Literary agent.
- Creation and maintenance of web pages.

Internships

A wide range of work placements in publishing are planned. On the ten previous editions of this course most placements were completed with great success.

Among the companies offering this option are: Grup Planeta, Grup Random House Mondadori, Editorial Minúscula, Editorial Vicens Vives, Grup Oceà, Editorial Barril i Barral, àtona Serveis Editorials and Qué Leer.

The placement requirement may be waived if the student can demonstrate employment experience.

In the 2013-14 academic year a third of the Spanish students who undertook these placements were then employed by the companies hosting them. No data is available on the Hispano-American students who have returned to their countries or are pursuing other studies in Spain.

Scholarships and financial aid

Chek all the information in the page for UAB financial aids, grants and calls.

Coordinating centres

Departamento de Filología Española
Departamento de Comunicación Audiovisual y Publicidad

Contact

Catalina Bohórquez Mendoza

Phone: 653197731

Programme's Website

http://masteredicion.wordpress.com/