Apply to start in September 2019
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For a full list of UAL courses open for 2019/20 entry, visit the ‘Courses with places available’ page.
BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing is a unique course that combines the practical and technical skills of journalism, editing and production with a contextual understanding of the business of publishing.
This wide-ranging course explores media studies, journalism, law, production and business management and will give you the creative, analytical and transferable skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly dynamic, evolving media world.
Students go on to enjoy successful careers in editorial, production, marketing and sales positions across the world of media publishing.
BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism & Publishing student Eve talks us through her work in London College of Communication's Degree Shows 2018.
BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism & Publishing student Aly talks us through their work in London College of Communication's Degree Shows 2018.
BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing students made a film about ZONE/D magazine, a bespoke student magazine created in collaboration with Campus Society.
Year 2 BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing students produced content intended for the award-winning teenage mental health organisation MeeTwo Education as part of their Collaborative Project unit.
A bespoke student magazine created by third year students on BA (Hons) Magazine Publishing and Journalism, in collaboration with Campus Society. The students conceived, edited, designed and hand finished the printing of ZONE/D.
To celebrate the Royal Academy’s 250th anniversary, UAL students curated a one-night festival of art and culture. BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing and MA Publishing students created a posterzine to highlight their peers' artistic inspirations and favourite works from the RA Collection.
Explore projects from graduating students from London College of Communication's BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing course, exhibiting as part of LCC Degree Shows 2019.
Discover our printing techniques, from Lithographic Printing to Print Finishing and Bookbinding.
The Digital Space is an open-plan, creative hub with computers set up with specialist software.
Journalism students have access to an onsite newsroom, media lab and audio studios.
London College of Communication has a rich history of teaching magazine publishing and journalism; it boasts distinguished alumni that have gone on to successful careers in the industry.
Based in central London, LCC benefits from invaluable links with a number of major media organisations and publishers. Guest lectures, conferences and master classes also give students access to a range of high profile industry speakers.
Editorial is practice based and focuses on the creation of magazine content and the curation of its narratives. You will learn the editorial and production skills necessary to plan, commission and produce both print and digital magazines. You will do this by working on College publications and by having the opportunity to generate your own original publishing projects.
In Publishing you will analyse markets and readerships. You'll develop strong creative media management and entrepreneurial skills that are directed to launching magazines or working collaboratively to create a branded media project.
You’ll develop good research, communication and analytical skills that are important to the modern media environment and will have the opportunity to undertake an industry placement to contextualise this learning.
These will enable you to develop a toolkit of transferable skills, crucial for practitioners working in the new multi-platform environment.
The practice of making magazines: journalistic content, art direction, content marketing, creating magazine concepts, print and digital, wire frames, industrial experience, commissioning and editing, printing and finishing.
The broader context that shapes magazine publishing: history of publishing, theories of media representation, creativity theory, marketing strategy, business plans, magazine business models, audiences, law and copyright, pitching and presenting ideas.
The academic year for this course is divided into 2 blocks.
The 1st block is of 15 weeks’ duration from late September to mid-February. In accordance with the University timetable, there will be a four week holiday in December.
The 2nd block is also of 15 weeks’ duration from mid-February to the end of June with a four week holiday for Easter.
All students are advised to set up a profile on portfolio.arts.ac.uk, UAL’s new portfolio platform, which can be done at any point during your time at LCC and will last for up to 12 months after graduation.
This platform is often used to source student work for promotional use on the website, social media and for print and can be a great way of getting your work seen. You may also be asked to have a portfolio profile for the selection process when it comes to degree shows.
In common with all courses at the University of the Arts London, this course is credit rated. The course is 3 years, levels 4-6. Each year requires you to achieve 120 credit points. To be awarded the BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing qualification, you need to accumulate a total of 360 credits.
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The above programme outcomes are taught using the following learning and teaching methods:
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Course Leader, BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing
Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing
Senior Lecturer, BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing and MA Publishing
Programme Director, Journalism and Publishing
We are committed to making university education an achievable option for a wider range of people and to supporting all of our students in achieving their potential both during and after their courses.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. If you have a disability (e.g. mobility difficulties, sensory impairments, medical or mental health conditions or Asperger’s syndrome) we strongly encourage you to contact us on disability@arts.ac.uk or +44 (0)20 7514 6156 so that we can plan the right support for you. All enquiries are treated confidentially. To find out more, visit our Disability & Dyslexia webpages.
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry.
80 UCAS tariff points which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:
And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
IELTS level 6.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English language requirements page for more information.
All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.
The details on your UCAS application (including the academic reference and your personal statement) will be assessed against the following criteria:
Your application form is reviewed when you apply to the University. If you have achieved or expect to achieve the standard entry requirements we will consider you for a place on the course. We make our offers based on the strength of the whole application, and therefore don’t routinely invite applicants to interview.
To find out more, view our Undergraduate Application Process page.
This course doesn’t require you to provide a portfolio.
This is an important part of your application and should demonstrate to the team that you are interested in magazine journalism and publishing, and that you have thought carefully about why you want to study on this course.
You can demonstrate this through your previous work experience or study, personal experience and your ambitions for personal development as a student at LCC.
You should ensure it is written clearly, and free of any spelling mistakes. It is your chance to impress the team by demonstrating your appreciation of what the course can offer you and how you feel it will help you in the future.
State what you personally would bring to the course, and explain what motivates you to learn, explore and experiment.
This course has places available for 2019/20 entry.
Applications for 2020/21 entry will open in Autumn 2019.
You must apply for this course though Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), where you'll need to provide the following information:
London College of Communication courses are listed under University of the Arts London.
We recommend you apply by 15th January for equal consideration. However this course will consider applications after that date, subject to places being available.
Home/EU applicants are permitted to make a deferred application. International applicants are not permitted to make a deferred application.
If you have successfully completed year 1 of a degree course at another institution and wish to continue your studies at LCC, you can identify the point of entry as year 2 on your application, and consideration will be given by the course admissions tutor.
LCC will consider applications for entry at Year 3 in exceptional cases only.
The University operates a cross-referral system, where applicants can be considered for and offered a place on an alternative course, if the admissions tutor feels they are more suited to that course. If you wish to opt out of the cross-referral process you can do so at the application form stage.
For further information on Erasmus and UAL exchange schemes, please visit the Erasmus and Non-Erasmus Exchanges section on the UAL website.
This course has places available for 2019/20 entry
Applications for 2020/21 entry will open in Autumn 2019.
International applicants can apply through either of the following routes:
If you are applying through UCAS you will need the following information:
London College of Communication courses are listed under University of the Arts London.
Further information on applying via UCAS is provided on the University Applying through UCAS page.
For full details on the application process, visit the Undergraduate application page.
International applicants are not permitted to make a deferred application.
The University operates a cross-referral system, where applicants can be considered for and offered a place on an alternative course, if the admissions tutor feels they are more suited to that course. If you wish to opt out of the cross-referral process you can do so at the application form stage.
International undergraduate students can apply to join BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Publishing for a period of up to three terms as a Study Abroad student.
Visit the Study Abroad page for details of how to apply.
After you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive an email confirming we have successfully received your application and providing you with your login details for the UAL Portal. We will request any additional information from you, including inviting you to upload documents through the portal. You should check your UAL Portal regularly for any important updates and requests.
International applicants may be invited to interview in person at LCC, or via Skype if overseas or unable to attend. Details of this interview will be sent via the UAL Portal.
International applicants, whether applying online via UCAS or through a UAL representative or by direct application, you will need to complete an immigration history check to establish whether you are eligible to study at UAL. If you do not complete the check, we will not be able to proceed with your application.
We will advise you of your application outcome through UCAS Track. If you are an International applicant and have applied directly or through an agent, we will notify you through the UAL Portal.
We invite all offer holders to come to London College of Communication to attend one of our Offer Holder events. Offer holders will have the chance to meet the team, find out more about the course, and see our diverse and vibrant student community in action.
Successful applicants will be guided through the rest of our admissions stages and towards enrolment on the course.
If you are offered a place for 2019/20 but wish to defer to 2020/21, information on how to do this and who to contact can be found in your offer letter.
International applicants will have to pay a pre-payment in order to defer. In all cases, deferred places will be held for one year.
£9,250 (2019/20).
Tuition fees for undergraduate degree courses have been set at £9,250 per year for full-time study. This applies from the 2019/20 academic year, subject to changes in the law. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Please visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page for more information.
£19,930 (2019/20).
In addition to tuition fees you are very likely to incur additional costs such as travel expenses and the cost of materials. Please read the information on our additional costs page.
Find out about the accommodation options available and how much they will cost.
There are a number of scholarships and awards available to students on this course. Use our search tool to find out more information.
Our graduates are working as researchers and creatives in media planning; as journalists in busy news organisations; in design and production roles in both traditional and new media publishing and in exciting marketing positions, everywhere from major brand publishers through to innovative craft creators.
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