Commerce Online (Degree)

Program Overview

This four-year part-time online Bachelor of Commerce degree from University of Galway provides students with maximum flexibility to achieve a business education. The program covers business fundamentals and management, as well as specialist areas such as marketing, business analytics, innovation, entrepreneurship, and e-business. Students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and a strong understanding of digital literacy.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MA Publishing program is a highly vocational postgraduate program designed to support CV building. It is ideal for those needing more work experience or for career changers. The program aims to equip students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the publishing industry.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the publishing industry.
• Develop students' practical skills in all aspects of publishing, including editorial, marketing, publicity, sales, and rights.
• Equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to build a successful career in publishing.
• Provide students with the opportunity to work on live projects with industry professionals.
• Foster a strong network of industry contacts for students.

Outline:

The MA Publishing program is a one-year, full-time program delivered in-person on the Preston Campus. You’ll be equipped with digital skills for success in the industry (such as InDesign and Photoshop) and develop an understanding of rights management issues in relation to digital content and their implications for digital publishing. You will hear from a variety of guest speakers and have the opportunity to apply your learning to UCLan Publishing titles. You will gain important skills for job applications and to succeed in this area of business. You will also gain an understanding of profit and loss, list building and working with Literary Agents. There will also be due consideration given to sensitivity reading and how to deliver excellent author care.

• The Major Project: The Live Brief: This module spans the academic year and is your opportunity to work with an author and/or illustrator to a live brief and produce a book to professional standards.
We aim to publish all the major projects under the UCLan Publishing brand. The project covers all aspects of the publishing business. This includes: editing, project management, cover design, typesetting and creating a marketing and publicity plan.
• UCLan Publishing: Work Skills and Entrepreneurship: This year-long module lets you build a career-focused portfolio through live UCLan Publishing briefs or other opportunities.
It also includes a week-long Publishing Career Conference with industry insights and support for job-related skills.
• The Rights Department: This module will give you insight into working in Rights and the integral role that this department has to ensure additional profit to publishers.
You will learn about the book fairs, buying and selling rights, co-editions, licensing and much more.

Assessment:

The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:

• Practical assignments: Students will be required to complete a number of practical assignments, such as creating an eBook, presenting a marketing and publicity campaign, or editing a podcast.
• Essays: Students will also be required to write essays on a variety of topics related to the publishing industry.
• Presentations: Students will have the opportunity to present their work to industry professionals.

Teaching:

The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified lecturers who have a wealth of experience in the publishing industry. The teaching methods used in the program are designed to be engaging and interactive, and include:

• Lectures: Lectures are used to introduce students to key concepts and theories.
• Seminars: Seminars provide students with the opportunity to discuss and debate key issues in the publishing industry.
• Workshops: Workshops provide students with the opportunity to develop their practical skills.
• Guest speakers: The program features a number of guest speakers from the publishing industry.

Careers:

The MA Publishing program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the publishing industry, including:

• Sales Manager
• Senior Brand Manager
• Senior Commissioning Editor
• Publishing entrepreneur
• Project Co-Ordinator
• Contracts Assistant
• Head of Rights
• Editor
• Publisher

Other:

• The program has a wealth of industry partners who all support the course and UCLan Publishing.
This includes connections at the major publishing houses and regional connections in the North.
• The program is based in the School of Arts and Media.
• The program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading (CIEP).
• The program is supported by the Northern Fiction Alliance.
• UCLan Publishing was shortlisted for Small Press of the Year Regional Finalist by The British Book Awards (2023).
• UCLan are members of the Northern Fiction Alliance.
• UCLan are the founders of the Northern Young Adult Literary Festival.
• The program offers students the opportunity to take part in a mentoring initiative, gain alumni and/or industry mentoring to build a network for their professional development.
• The program has taken students on trips to London Book Fair and Bologna Book Fair.
• The program offers students the opportunity to work on live projects for their MA qualification.
• The program has worked interdisciplinary with Illustration, Creative Writing, Photography, Film and TV, Animation and Acting.
• The curriculum has been designed so every component is incredibly practical.
This is to help you develop a wide range of soft and hard skills sought after in industry.

| ------------- | ------------- | | Tuition Fees | UK: £9,000 per year | | Tuition Fees | International: £16,900 per year | | Fees | Part-time UK: £1,000 per 20 credits |