2-Term Pre-Master's for Business, Law and Social Sciences - Continue to Master of Arts - International Publishing

Program Description

For students who hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet the entry requirements for a master’s, a Pre-Master’s can help them gain a place on a postgraduate degree. For progression to the 1st year of a postgraduate degree at City, University of London. The course length is determined mainly by English language level (UKVI IELTS score).

Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. If the course is longer than 2 terms, students will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Master of Arts - International Publishing

The programme provides students with an applied understanding of how books, journals, magazines and interactive resources are conceived, developed and marketed, including the key role of authorship.

Students will be encouraged to explore whether their interests lie in publishing for entertainment, education, research or information. Alongside research-led analytical assignments, students will develop a portfolio of achievements relating to the global industry which reflect the range of professional roles in contemporary publishing, including editorial, marketing, production, and both print and digital content development.

In order to prepare students for the publishing world visiting lecturers from the industry contribute to the programme throughout the teaching year.