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BA/BSc (Hons) Digital Media & Magazine Publishing

University for the Creative Arts, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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 knowledge to manage the publishing process from idea generation to publication, 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 develop a deep understanding of the business of digital media, and the role of the journalist within it. You'll also gain important skills in networking, self-promotion, interviewing, and communication.

General Eligibility

112 new UCAS tariff points, see accepted qualifications Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 new UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in an appropriate subject 27-30 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at a Higher level, see more information about IB entry requirements.

What You'll Study

1 Year One
Business Bootcamp 1: Design Thinking & Orientation Media: Theories & Histories Magazine Publishing: Context and Development Economics for the Creative Industries Business Seminar 1 – Understanding Consumers Business Bootcamp 2: Research and Development Magazine Content Understanding Trends & Forecasting Cosmetics & Beauty: Business & Practices (elective unit) Fashion: Business & Practices (elective unit) Games: Business & Practices (elective unit) Lifestyle Products: Business & Practices (elective unit) Music: Business & Practices (elective unit) Business Seminar 2 – Business Analytics
2 Year Three
Business Bootcamp 5: Research & Methodologies Innovations in Magazine Publishing Cosmetics & Beauty: Global Industry & Futures (elective unit) Fashion: Global Industry & Futures (elective unit) Games: Global Industry & Futures (elective unit) Lifestyle Goods: Global Industry & Futures (elective unit) Music: Global Industry & Futures (elective unit) Creative Business Start-up (BA course) Data Mining for Marketers (BSc course) Predictive Analytics for Business (elective unit BA/BSc course) Audience Evaluation (elective unit BA/BSc course) Business Seminar 4: Strategy & Decision Making Business Bootcamp 6: Developing Enterprise Degree Project
3 Year Two
Business Bootcamp 3: Storytelling and Narrative Financial Management Influence & Influencers (elective unit) Digital Marketing Analytics (elective unit) Public Relations (elective unit) Gamification & Marketing (elective unit) Wearable Technology (elective unit) Business Seminar 3: Professional Practice Business Bootcamp 4: Exploring Innovation Customer Magazine Project Music, Media & Communications: Print & Audio (elective unit) Identity & Marketing (elective unit) Behavioural Studies and Consumption (elective unit) The Business of Magazines (elective unit) Professional Placement (for students not on Professional Practice Year pathway) Creative Innovation (for students on the Professional Practice Year pathway) Industry Lecture Series (for students on the Professional Practice Year pathway)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69
IELTS UKVI or Academic Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking5.5, Writing5.5, Total6.0

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