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Publishing and Entrepreneurship at University of Derby - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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University of Derby has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

14Dec
University of Derby Open House
Undergraduate
11Jan
University of Derby Open Day
Undergraduate

Course summary

BA (Hons) Publishing and Entrepreneurship Explore the creative and commercial processes in publishing, while studying key business themes to allow you to generate innovative business solutions to succeed in the publishing industry and beyond. Why choose this course? Explore the creative and commercial processes in publishing, while studying key business themes to allow you to generate innovative business solutions to succeed in the publishing industry and beyond. Book and magazine publishing form an important part of the creative and cultural industries. Between the author completing a written manuscript and final publication there are a range of other industry professionals involved in the process, including literary agents, editors and publishers. You’ll explore this process to develop the ability to hypothesise, implement and monitor solutions to relevant problems within the worlds of professional writing, book publishing and magazine publishing. Alongside this you’ll explore wider themes of business, enterprise and entrepreneurship which will enable you to develop skills to start your own business or provide innovation to existing businesses. How you will learn On your Publishing modules you'll learn through a mixture of:

  • lectures, seminars and tutorials
  • creative writing workshops
  • project work
  • technology-enhanced learning
  • peer reviews and presentations.
We also arrange visits to literary festivals, local and national museums, cultural heritage sites and other areas of interest for 'location writing' exercises. On your Entrepreneurship modules you’ll learn through methods such as:
  • formal lectures which will at times include expert speakers
  • seminars which can be tutor-led or student-led and can include discussions, critical analysis of reading, presentations, group work, debates and general problem solving, interaction with real businesses, case study analysis, computer lab work, practical analysis and formative assessment
  • tutorials which are one-to-one sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments
  • work experience projects
  • self-directed study.
Opportunities and experiences Real world opportunities are embedded in the programme, including working on live briefs, projects set by external industry organisations, and the option to take a business-based placement year between your second and third year to gain valuable work experience. Our courses have a strong heritage of fostering links with regional, national and international partners, publishers, magazines, writing organisations, literary agents, book fairs and festivals and other literary organisations. Careers and employability You’ll graduate with strong, relevant skills for the workplace and a wide range of possible post-graduation opportunities, from employment to freelancing, business set-up, postgraduate research or work as an independent writer who is fully understanding of the literary, creative and business environment in which they must operate. Our Careers and Employment Service can help you boost your employment skills by connecting you with employers for work placements, part-time jobs and volunteering. They can also offer guidance on career options, CV writing or starting your own business.

How to apply

31Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
P4N1
Institution code:
D39
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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90%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £14900 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £14900 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Publishing and Entrepreneurship at University of Derby - UCAS