Master of Arts - Publishing
- 1,5 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Master
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The MA Publishing programme at London College of Communication combines theoretical and practical approaches to publishing, offering hands‑on experience in multi‑platform publishing and a holistic, critical understanding of both print and digital media. You will develop creative content and explore innovative audience engagement through project‑based work, with the opportunity to specialise in magazine or book publishing.
The course allows you to choose your own journey, building industry‑facing and academic skills before completing a major project tailored to your interests. UAL is committed to embedding its Principles of Climate, Racial, and Social Justice into the curriculum, fostering an ethical awareness of publishing’s impact on climate and nature, promoting diverse audiences, and recognising publishing’s role in advocacy and futures thinking.
Program structure
Autumn, Term 1
- Context (20 credits)
- Content (20 credits)
- Audience (20 credits)
Spring, Term 2
- Audience (continued)
- Collaborative Unit (20 credits)
- Innovation (20 credits)
- Professional Practice and Enterprise (20 credits)
Summer, Term 3 and Autumn, Term 4
- Innovation (continued)
- Professional Practice and Enterprise (continued)
- Major Project (60 credits)
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per education*
*Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students on courses lasting more than one year. For this course, you can pay tuition fees in instalments.
You may need to cover additional costs which are not included in your tuition fees, such as materials and equipment specific to your course.
Requirements for applicants
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds, from all over the world.
Students are admitted on to the course having gained the necessary entry requirements. An Honours degree of 2:1 and above is required, or an equivalent international degree. In some circumstances a 2:2 is considered (this might be based on personal circumstances or strength of interest and clear capability to undertake the course as indicated in the application form and interview).
Educational level may be demonstrated by:
- Honours degree (named above);
- Possession of equivalent qualifications;
- Prior experiential learning, the outcome of which can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required;
- Or a combination of formal qualifications and experiential learning which, taken together, can be demonstrated to be equivalent to formal qualifications otherwise required.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Language requirements
- IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent) is required, with a minimum of 6.0 in each of the four skills.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
