Publishing (with Integrated Foundation & Professional Practice Years) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Farnham

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SEP-25

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Forge your path as a literary entrepreneur, armed with the skills to navigate the evolving landscape of the publishing world, on our new BA (Hons) Publishing degree course at UCA Farnham.You’ll delve into the core principles of publishing — across traditional and digital spheres of industry — understanding the intricacies of editorial decisions, manuscript curation, and the various facets of the publishing process.You’ll become a skilled editor, able to curate manuscripts, provide constructive ...Read more

Forge your path as a literary entrepreneur, armed with the skills to navigate the evolving landscape of the publishing world, on our new BA (Hons) Publishing degree course at UCA Farnham.You’ll delve into the core principles of publishing — across traditional and digital spheres of industry — understanding the intricacies of editorial decisions, manuscript curation, and the various facets of the publishing process.You’ll become a skilled editor, able to curate manuscripts, provide constructive feedback, and understand the delicate balance between preserving an author's vision and enhancing market appeal. In turn, you’ll develop the interpersonal skills to effectively work with authors and build marketing strategies that best suit them.And you’ll have the chance to put your new-found skills to the test through hands-on projects to bring real publishing concepts to fruition – all under the guidance of experienced professionals. You’ll also benefit from exclusive industry partnerships, guest lectures, and networking opportunities, to help you connect with established publishers and gain valuable insights into the latest trends as well as emerging opportunities in the world of publishing.This is a transformative journey into the world of publishing – giving you the perfect foundation for an exciting career.

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85th

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

32 - 168 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (D or E) Grades / Points required

32 UCAS tariff points from one A-Level qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

32 UCAS tariff points from Scottish Higher qualifications. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

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 32 tariff points (this is the entry requirement for our degrees which have an Integrated Foundation Year). 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.

A minimum 45 credits (54 UCAS tariff points) from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

24 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with one subject at Higher Level 5 (H5). As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

48 UCAS tariff points from BTEC Extended Diploma qualification. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

Minimum Pass at E or above. As this course requires a portfolio review, you are not required to have a Art and Design-related subject.

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,950 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,950 per year

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£16950 Per year

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University for the Creative Arts
University for the Creative Arts , Farnham

Students seeking a fully creative university experience should look no further than the University for the Creative...

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University for the Creative Arts
Falkner Road Farnham Surrey GU9 7DS United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Farnham  0.4 miles away

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