Kingston University
Publishing MA
Kingston University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Penrhyn Road Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 1 years
  • On campus - h Penrhyn Road Campus
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Course Description

Reasons to choose Kingston: – Teaching staff are active practitioners, each with at least 20 years commercial publishing experience. – Input from industry practitioners helps this course give you skills for the workplace. Masterclasses and guest lectures keep you informed of current issues in the industry. – The course includes practical training in using Nielsen BookScan, BSI proofreading symbols, Adobe InDesign and PremierPro.

About this course:

This course examines all aspects of the global publishing industry – structure, business models, production, legal, acquisition, idea creation, product development, editing, marketing, publicity, copyright, rights, sales and distribution of physical and digital products.

You will put your skills into practice through a dissertation or practical project over a 10-day work placement, which can lead to references and employment opportunities.

You will produce books for commercial publication through Kingston University Press and collaborate with authors and partner organisations.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
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.

Costs

Tuition Fees Publishing MA

EU £9735 year 1
England UK £5995 year 1
Northern Ireland £5995 year 1
Scotland £5995 year 1
Wales £5995 year 1
International £9735 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Kingston University

Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.

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Student composition of Kingston University

Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
12155
postgraduates:
4525
Total:
16680
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

Penrhyn Road Campus
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