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Publishing Studies – (M.A.)
City University London
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 8,536 - ≈ € 17,188 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of City University London
The City MA is the one to choose if you wish to enhance your career prospects to enter the highly competitive world of publishing, at the same time as gaining a top-quality academic MA in the heart of London.
The MA in Publishing Studies provides the highest standards of professional education, consistently recognised in MA prizes as well as by the award of industry placements and the active participation of industry sponsors for our projects and dissertations.
Teaching and Assessment You will learn through lectures, current and hypothetical case studies, group work, student-led presentations and seminars, workshops, online learning and research, preparation of submitted work, site visits and discussions.
Visiting lecturers from the industry contribute throughout the teaching of each module, and in term 2 there will be a programme of master classes from distinguished publishing professionals.
A standard module consists of 20 timetabled hours comprising a variable proportion of lectures, seminars, and supervised project work; and each is designed in the expectation of considerable personal study hours.
Contents
Course Content The course covers all types of publishing, from trade and specialist publications to novels and non-fiction, providing a thorough grounding in the drivers of commercial success for both print and digital products.
It is taught by publishing practitioners, who share their specialist expertise and up-to-date industry knowledge, and each module includes case studies and projects, most with the active involvement of industry sponsors.
Course Structure Modules
* The world of the book
* Publishing as a business
* Publishing law
* Digitisation and publishing
* Sales in publishing
* Project acquisition and list management
* Marketing in publishing
* The publishing process
* Placement report and personal portfolio
* Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
You will need, as a minimum:
* a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent
* 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
Other Suitable Qualifications
You are encouraged to apply if you have relevant professional experience.
Candidates whose first language is not English will be required to obtain a score of at least 7.0 in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) administered by the British Council.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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