Publishing MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By UCL |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

Library and Information ManagementMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA prepares you for a career in the challenging world of publishing. Taught by experts and practitioners and with masterclasses from industry leaders, the programme of study includes the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to become a successful publisher.

The programme equips students with both a practical insight into how this complex industry functions and a range of transferable skills. These include training in editorial, sales and marketing skills, publishing business plans and their successful delivery, contract negotiation and copyright management, production processes, digital contexts, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months or flexible study 2-5 years) is offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Publishing. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Publishing.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Library and Information Management

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MA prepares you for a career in the challenging world of publishing. Taught by experts and practitioners and with masterclasses from industry leaders, the programme of study includes the knowledge, skills and understanding you need to become a successful publisher.

The programme equips students with both a practical insight into how this complex industry functions and a range of transferable skills. These include training in editorial, sales and marketing skills, publishing business plans and their successful delivery, contract negotiation and copyright management, production processes, digital contexts, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits), three optional modules (45 credits), and a dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits, full-time nine months or flexible study 2-5 years) is offered.

Upon successful completion of 180 credits, you will be awarded a MA in Publishing. Upon successful completion of 120 credits, you will be awarded a PG Dip in Publishing.

Admission Requirements

191+
2.7+
109+
75+
7.5+
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. 

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
33,000 GBP

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