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
Destination Grad School: Emerson College Overview
January 16, 2025, 5:00 p.m. EST
Ready to take the next step in your academic journey at Emerson? Join us for a virtual Graduate Admission Overview!
During this session, you'll get the opportunity to ask questions, hear from our admissions counselors, and learn about Emerson College's diverse graduate programs, our vibrant community, our admissions process, and so much more.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Publishing and Writing MA Graduate Info Session
February 6, 2025, 12:00 p.m. to 1:01 p.m. EST
Join us for a virtual Publishing and Writing (MA) Information Session! During this session, you'll get the opportunity to hear from our admissions staff and the Graduate Program Director and learn more about the Publishing and Writing program, the application process, life at Emerson, our community and more.
Graduate International Student Information Session
February 12, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EST
Join us for an international student information session! Staff from Graduate Admissions and the Office of International Student Affairs (OISA) will answer your questions and explain application requirements for international students, funding opportunities, the F-1 Visa process, life at Emerson, and so much more. We look forward to seeing you there!
Graduate Application Overview
February 13, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST
Join us to learn more about the process of applying to Emerson's graduate programs! Members of the admission team will be available to explain application requirements, answer your questions, and offer insider tips into the graduate school application process.
We can’t wait to see you there!