About the Graduate Publishing and Writing Program
Emerson College’s on-campus Publishing and Writing MA program will help you discover your place in the ever-vital, ever-changing field of publishing. You will learn to shape the prose of fresh voices as an editor, represent writers as a literary agent, or work with exciting online publications and new media formats.
Housed in the Department of Writing, Literature and Publishing in the School of the Arts, our program allows you to explore all facets of publishing in the publishing hub of Boston. Our experienced faculty provide a comprehensive overview of the publishing of books and magazine media via print, digital, video, social media, and other platforms. You will enjoy the flexibility to take a variety of creative writing and literature courses that suit your interests and goals.
Program Highlights
- A dynamic curriculum that builds a solid foundation of skills in book, magazine, and digital publishing
- An emphasis on hands-on learning, with options such as working on the Emerson College-owned digital publication The Independent and with community partners (current and former partners include the Boston Globe Magazine, Bookbuilders of Boston, and Artists for Humanity)
- Internship opportunities at a wide variety of publishers (such as children's and adult trade, academic, magazine media, and news) and publishing-related firms
- Study full-time or part-time in person on our beautiful Boston campus
- Most classes, whether in-person or online, are offered in the evening to maximize flexibility
- Access to a vast alumni network
- No GRE requirements to apply
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4+1 Bachelor’s to Master’s Program
Our Publishing and Writing MA program is available to current Emerson undergraduate students who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in just one additional year. For more information, visit our 4+1 MA in Publishing page.
Events
Graduate Admission Virtual Open House 2025
June 2, 2025, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Are you ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect directly with faculty and admissions counselors about our diverse graduate programs:
Digital Communication Leadership
Journalism and Media Innovation
Marketing
Political Communication
Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing
Public Relations
Publishing and Writing
Sports Communication
Strategic Marketing Communication
Theatre Education & Applied Theatre
Event Highlights:
Interactive Sessions: Engage in direct conversations with faculty and students about your program of interest.
Live Q&A: Get your questions answered in real time by our admissions counselors.
Program Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of the curriculum, opportunities, and career paths available in each program.
Application Fee Waiver: All attendees will receive a code to waive the application fee.
This is a fully interactive virtual event. Please ensure your camera and microphone are enabled to make the most of this engaging experience. We look forward to meeting you and helping you explore the possibilities our graduate programs have to offer. See you there!