Browse Hierarchy PUBL7008: Rights Management

Through lectures, workshops, presentations from industry speakers, this module introduces the student to the management of rights in the fast-moving world of global publishing. As well as looking at the acquisition of rights from the author, and the different rights contracted, the module covers the rights function within the publishing house and its responsibility for licensing a range of revenue streams. Topics include copyright, international conventions and agreements, digital media, and trade events such as the London Book Fair. The assessment requires students to work effectively as part of a small group.