Publishing & Communications BA(Hons)

Find your place among the content creators of tomorrow with this two-year accelerated degree. You’ll develop the skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced global publishing industry, from generating and pitching ideas through to exploring the craft of book production.

Key details

Location	Falmouth Campus
Course Duration	2 years
Attendance	Full-time
UCAS code	Y9W5
Contact	01326 254350
Subject to validation during this academic year	✔

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Introduction

Gaining a head start in publishing, you’ll leave with a toolbox of editorial skills and the ability to deliver shareable stories and published content across a range of formats and platforms.

You will:

Work with writers, makers and designers in creative co-working spaces designed to foster talent and collaboration.
Respond to live briefs from our industry partners.
Develop creative problem-solving skills to create value and address real-world problems in the publishing industry.
Build a skillset to help you tackle the complex needs of the publishing and digital content marketplace.
Be ready for industry in just two years with this fast-track degree.

What our students do

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Students working in the writers room on Falmouth campus.

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Students sat on sofas and discussing in the writers room.

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Course details

What you'll learn

Stage one

You'll learn about publishing histories and futures, build your editorial skills, and gain hands-on book production experience - teaching you to read the book as an object as well as a text. Reflecting the publishing and content creation process, you’ll learn to think creatively and tell shareable stories. You’ll also adapt your work to new platforms and audiences, collaborate with other creatives and industry professionals, and put your entrepreneurship skills into action.

Stage two

You'll focus on multi-platform content, digital marketing practices in the publishing industry, leading trends, innovative publishing business models, and the entrepreneurial mind-set. By working on a collaborative project, you’ll connect your ideas, production skills and content creation with audiences. You’ll also take elective topics in children and young adult writing, games, environment or lifestyle writing.

Stage three

You’ll develop your Major Project, learn about the business of publishing, and consider current and future trends in books and reading audiences. We’ll also explore cultural curation in publishing - including building reading communities, live experiences, and brand partnerships with museums, heritage and art galleries.

The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.

How you'll learn

You’ll learn through workshops, lectures, seminars, live briefs, field trips, one-to-one tutorials and an industry placement.

Assessment methods

Assessment takes place at mid-points and at the end of each module through a range of methods including portfolios, presentations, project documentation, case studies, industry analyses, field trip reports, exhibitions and essays.
Final-year dissertation.

Staff

Our teaching and support staff have worked in large and small press publishing, creative and digital agencies, media companies and as freelance writers. They offer expertise in writing, editing, publishing, digital content creation and online editorial, with expertise gained in. They’ve also worked with companies like The Guardian, Financial Times, Sony, Stranger Collective, NSPCC, BBC, Arts Council, Simon & Schuster, National Trust, Belfast Book Festival, Conscious Magazine, GitHub, and the National Maritime Museum.

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How to apply

Entry requirements

104 - 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 qualifications like A-Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or a Foundation Diploma.

Check how many points your qualifications are worth

We’ll also consider you based on your individual merit and potential. So get in touch if:

You’re predicted points below our requirements
You’re thinking about transferring from another institution
You have other qualifications or professional experience

Language requirements

GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C), or equivalent.

We also accept qualifications equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

If you need a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you’ll need to take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).

Apply via UCAS

Enter these codes at UCAS Apply and Track

University code F33
Course code Y9W5

Deadlines

UK/EU applications: 15 January
Late applications will be considered if there are places available.

International fee payers can apply after the deadline. But we recommend applying as early as possible, to make time for visa and travel arrangements.

Next steps

Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive a Falmouth Applicant Portal login, where you’ll find more details about these requirements.

What we're looking for

We want someone who:

Is enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the subject
Can clearly explain why they want to study English
Knows about literature’s role in the past and present
Has writing skills
Is enthusiastic about writing as part of the creative industries

Fees, costs & funding

Tuition fees

Tuition fees 2019-20

£9,250 - full-time UK/EU
£15,000 - full-time international
If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.
The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

Tuition fees 2020-21

£11,100 - full-time UK/EU
£19,000 - full-time international
If you need to bring equipment or materials with you, these will be outlined in your Welcome Letter.
The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

Funding

For information about funding available, please visit our undergraduate funding page.

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