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    Publishing MA

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    London, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £35,400.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    44%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Publishing MA at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £35,400.

    About the program

    Provides practical and theoretical insights into the book publishing industry, covering core areas like editorial practice, marketing, book production, and publishing ethics, with optional modules for specialization.

    Focus: coursework
    QS Library & Information Management #12
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Aug 28, 2026
    Fall 2027
    Mar 27, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 4: Overall score of 109 with 27/30 in reading and writing and 23/30 in speaking and listening
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 4: Overall score of 7.5 with a minimum of 7.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,000.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Publishing MA at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Publishing MA at UCL is £35,400 across 180 required credits.
    Is Publishing MA at UCL online or in-person?
    Publishing MA at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Publishing MA at UCL take to complete?
    Publishing MA at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Publishing MA at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.
    How competitive is Publishing MA at UCL?
    Publishing MA at UCL reports an acceptance rate of approximately 44%.