Studying publishing at university
Example course modules
- History of publishing
- Introduction to digital publishing
- Editorial process
- Print and society
- The creation and editing of text for publication
- Developing digital publishing
- Acquisitions, rights and production
- Legal and ethical aspects of publishing
- Cultural and international influences on publishing
- Introduction to editorial functions
Teaching hours / week
Average for this subject
Average for all subjects
Average hours for this subject: 8 (Low N/A - High N/A). Average hours for all subjects: 14.
The time you'll spend in lectures and seminars each week will vary from university to university, so use this as a guide.
Who studies this subject
What you need to get on a course
Subjects you need
A-levels (or equivalent) usually required
- No Specific Requirements
Useful to have
- English
Application checklist
Here's a guide to what to expect from the application process - also check individual university entry requirements, as these may differ.
- January application
- October application
- Personal statement
- Portfolio
- Interview
- Entry test
- Work experience
- Audition
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Career prospects
Six months after graduating
- Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
Longer term career paths
Jobs where this degree is useful
- Marketing executive
- Desktop publisher
- Publications editor
Other real-life job examples
- Public relations officer
- Web designer
- Commercial artist
What employers like about this subject
A degree in publishing will help you to learn subject-specific skills in editorial, production and design, marketing, and management, as well as in understanding publishing as a business and how it is changing in modern society. Useful transferable skills you can expect to develop include teamwork, entrepreneurship and business focus, creativity, the ability to work flexibly, presentation and critical research skills. Publishing is the most common industry for publishing graduates - not a surprise - but last year they also got jobs in advertising, management consultancy, retail, recruitment and the creative arts.
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