City University London
Publishing MA
City University London

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Key Course Facts

Course Description

Learn about the exciting and fast-moving publishing industry with the Publishing MA from City. From research-led assignments to digital content development, we will give you an extensive range of modern skills and knowledge required to succeed in this fascinating and constantly changing global industry. London is the global heart of the publishing industry, and this MA makes the most of its London location to bring you a commercially and professionally applied programme.

You will learn directly from past and present industry professionals how publishing is continuing to evolve alongside the digital revolution.

Our programme gives you an applied understanding of how physical and digital texts are conceived, developed and marketed.

This MA looks at the different sectors of the publishing industry, including commercial fiction and non-fiction publishing, children’s publishing, education and academic publishing.

Your learning will be directly influenced by your own publishing interests, allowing you to write assignments focused on a topic and sector of the industry of your choice.

The MA looks at the big challenges facing the industry, from diversity to sustainability, and, crucially, helps students to build their creativity and innovation skills, to better equip them for the world of work.

Together with research-led and industry-led analytical assignments, you will develop key publishing skills in print and digital publishing that are core to most entry-level jobs in publishing.

Summative assessment of the programme outcomes occurs across the eight 15-credit modules 4 and 60-credit Major Project component. Individual modules deploy a range of assessment methods which include analytical essays; examinations; assessed group and individual projects, presentations with supporting research; portfolios; professionally realistic submissions, including marketing and business plans; research-based assignments; and a substantial Major Project (which can take the form of a professional project or research dissertation, or a combination of shorter professional and research elements). Most 15-credit modules offer an individual assessment (which can be an essay, or a submission in a professional format) plus a group assignment (in which peer assessment of your contribution is likely be considered in the allocation of marks; and which may offer credit for the appropriateness of the presentation in addition to research and knowledge).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Publishing, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**You should have: **

  • an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution;
  • evidence of a commitment to a career in publishing (such as experience within bookselling or publishing, voluntary or professional experience on a publication);
  • or evidence of research into current industry conditions.

You are also encouraged to apply if you have relevant professional experience.

Costs

Tuition Fees Publishing MA

EU £9550 year 1
England UK £5670 year 1
Northern Ireland £5670 year 1
Scotland £5670 year 1
Wales £5670 year 1
International £9550 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About City University London

Founded in 1894, City University London (a.k.a. City) is located in Central London. Due to its location, City attracts students from around the world, and as a result offers a diverse campus culture. The facilities on-site have been developed with each student’s future work environment in mind. So Law students have access to simulation courts of law, and future Nurses can expect to make use of mock medical wards. Academics aside, being located in Central London means learners can get around quickly thanks to the numerous public transport options in the area.

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