Digital Media & Magazine Publishing (with Professional Practice Year)
University for the Creative Arts
UCAS Code: WP26 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)
Entry requirements
112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Minimum 4 GCSE's, grade 4/C or above, including English Language
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios as well as their grades and we therefore may make offers which are lower than our standard entry criteria of 112 tariff points. This may be to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results - in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important. We regularly admit students with a tariff much higher than our standard 112 requirement, and applicants who show potential but aren’t quite at the stage to be able to succeed on the course are offered a 4 year degree with an integrated foundation year which has a standard entry requirement of 64 tariff points.
About this course
Are you a budding journalist, or keen to get into the publishing business? Our new BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Media & Magazine Publishing degree at UCA Epsom is a unique course that combines the two.
This course covers the practical and technical skills involved in digital and print-based journalism, with a core focus on editing, production and a professional understanding of the business of publishing.
You will gain the skills to manage the publishing process from idea generation to publication. You'll employ a range of different writing and visual skills, learn to pitch and commission stories, and gain hands-on experience in producing a publication across print and digital media formats. Along the way, you'll be taught by an experienced team of journalists and editors from the publishing world of Music, Fashion and Lifestyle media.
Working alongside students on a range of fashion, music and business courses, you'll have a deep understanding of the business of digital media, and the role of the journalist within it. You'll gain important skills in networking, self-promotion, interviewing and communication with a variety of people.
You’ll develop skills through individual and collaborative work in both studio and industry environments, including a work placement and live project briefs, and learning from teaching staff with a wealth of knowledge and connections. In your third year, you'll leap right into the workplace on your Professional Practice Year, gaining vital insight and experience to bring back to UCA for your final year of study.
Your studies will culminate in the production of a comprehensively researched independent print publication with a partner website or digital platform.
By graduation, you’ll be fully equipped to jump into the publishing industry, with the skills, knowledge, confidence and portfolio of varied work that you need to take you onwards.
*Course subject to updating. This programme has previously been titled BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism & Publishing.
Related courses
- BA/BSc (Hons) Advertising (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Fashion Branding & Communications (with Professional Practice Year)
- BA (Hons) Television & Media Production (with Professional Practice Year)
Assessment methods
This course will cover the many different aspects of journalism and publishing in the magazine industry - whether it's fashion, lifestyle or music - culminating in your final project and dissertation.
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