BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship and Publishing at University of Derby

Programme overview

Explore the creative and commercial processes in publishing, while studying key business themes to allow you to generate innovative business solutions to succeed in the publishing industry and beyond. Book and magazine publishing form an important part of the creative and cultural industries.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Creative Writing and Publishing, Editorial, Markets and Media, Marketing Fundamentals, Developing an Enterprising Mindset, Finance and Business Performance. Year two core modules: Writing and Publishing Non-fiction, Print and Digital Production.

Career pathways

You’ll graduate with strong, relevant skills for the workplace and a wide range of possible post-graduation opportunities, from employment to freelancing, business set-up, postgraduate research or work as an independent writer who is fully understanding of the literary, creative and business environment in which they must operate. Your degree is only part of your story.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC ((At least a grade C in English or related subject (or equivalent qualification)); T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6. Must include passes in compulsory Level 3 subjects; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/95e29dd2-4d62-4999-a2fa-5866ffe0869e?

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