Program Overview
The International Publishing Studies at City University of London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Publishing Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Publishing Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Business and Marketing in Publishing
- Creating and Managing Intellectual Property
- Digitisation and Publishing
- Publishing History and Culture
- International Publishing Case Studies
- Major Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You should have:
- an upper second class honours degree or the equivalent from an international institution
- evidence of a commitment to a career in publishing (such as experience within bookselling or publishing, voluntary or professional experience on a publication)
- or evidence of research into current industry conditions
- IELTS 7.0 or above.
You are also encouraged to apply if you have relevant professional experience.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 16,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 9,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City University of London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About City University London
City University London
United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months