12 Publishing Bachelors Degree Programs

In this program, you’ll explore the creative possibilities of contemporary printmaking and publications. You’ll create innovative works in fine art print, books and independent publications in our studios with Relief; Letterpress; Intaglio; Screenprinting; Lithography; Digital media; Risography; Publishing facilities on campus. You’ll also work in the field outside the classroom. You’ll learn entrepreneurial skills through field trips, book fairs, exhibitions, print exchanges and professional partnerships.

The Bachelor of Arts in English Writing, Literature, and Publishing emphasizes literary history and creative writing, while providing students with critical thinking skills and an introduction to the world of publishing. Whether students plan to pursue a career as a creative or professional writer or pursue graduate work in literary studies, the EWLP Program will be a springboard to future study or a career in the arts or communication fields.

The Publishing Arts major provides students with hands-on opportunities in publication design (books and journals) as they work on the team that produces the Talking River Review (a student-run and nationally recognized literary journal). They develop skills in editing, project supervision, graphic design, utilizing up-to-date technology, business communication and organization, critical evaluation of written works, distribution, and sales. The Publishing Arts major also provides students with dynamic exposure to literature, creative production, and workplace decision-making.

You’ll graduate with essential publishing skills, from writing persuasive, concise copy and text editing, to communicating brand identity and audience research. We’ll teach you how to layout content and manipulate images using industry-standard software, with opportunities to develop your skills in image use, video; photography; app creation; and HTML.

Our English Literature and Publishing degree has been designed to enable you to acquire specialised subject knowledge while developing practical and professional skills that you can apply to a wide range of industries and careers. English Literature introduces you to an incredible range of literary worlds. From classic texts to new and unfamiliar writing, you'll be asked to think differently about what ‘literature’ can be and to explore original ways of reading and analyzing it. We’ll ask you to place your reading in wider contexts, and to draw on other disciplines to deepen your understanding and sharpen your insights.

The Graduate Certificate in Publishing and Communications (Advanced) focuses on developing practical skills and deepening understanding of the publishing industry and communication strategies. The pro...

The Bachelor of Arts in Editing and Publishing is designed to prepare students for careers in the publishing industry, focusing on both the technical and creative aspects of editing and production. Th...

The Graduate Certificate of Editing and Electronic Publishing is designed to help students develop essential skills in editing, content management, and digital publishing. The program focuses on givin...

The Bachelor's in Publishing Studies program is designed to prepare students for diverse career opportunities within the publishing industry, including roles in editing, production, marketing, and dig...

The BA in Publishing Concentration is designed to give students a solid foundation in the skills needed for careers in book, magazine, and digital publishing. The program covers areas such as editing,...

Do you dream of working at a publishing house, indie magazine, or scholarly journal? Then our publishing and editing major is for you. You won't find this kind of program at any other liberal arts colleges—or at many far larger colleges either. We offer one of the only publishing majors in the nation.

Our BA (Hons) Design for Publishing degree covers creating an effective design for printed books, newspapers and magazines as well as digital apps and online publications.