The University of Sydney

Master of Publishing

Arts and humanities

Gain the skills needed for the evolving landscape of print, digital, and audio publishing. This program combines professional training with a broad understanding of publishing’s cultural and technological context, and key industry issues, from digital disruption to the need for accessibility, diversity and sustainability. Designed for aspiring and established professionals, the degree offers deep insight into publishing functions and in-demand, transferable skills for various organisations and ventures.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Coursework
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 079643A
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Course overview

Gain the skills needed for the evolving landscape of print, digital, and audio publishing. This program combines professional training with a broad understanding of publishing’s cultural and technological context, and key industry issues, from digital disruption to the need for accessibility, diversity and sustainability. Designed for aspiring and established professionals, the degree offers deep insight into publishing functions and in-demand, transferable skills for various organisations and ventures.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below: Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1.5 years full-time) requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1 year full-time) requires: - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Publishing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 96L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 7L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 72L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Entry in the 1 year or 1.5 year degree program is determined by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) criteria below: Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1.5 years full-time) requires: - a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average calculated over the whole degree, from the University of Sydney, including a major in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Admission to candidature for the Master of Publishing (1 year full-time) requires: - completion of the embedded Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Publishing with a minimum credit (65%) average, or an equivalent qualification; or - an Honours degree in a relevant discipline; or - relevant professional work experience and a bachelor's degree with a minimum credit (65%) average or an equivalent qualification. If you do not meet the requirements listed above for direct entry to the Master’s degree, you may be able to enter via a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same subject area and upgrade to the Master’s after successful completion of the shorter course.

  • Additional entry requirement

    AQF Level 7 bachelor-equivalent study; course-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$67,500per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus———International students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Publishingsydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
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  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Publishing at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements