Bachelor of Information Science specialising in Publishing at University of Pretoria

This programme teaches publishing theory and practical skills, covering content selection, development and packaging for both print and electronic formats, including trade, educational, academic, corporate and mass-media publishing. Students gain editing, design and production skills alongside awareness of the publishing industry's social, ethical and legal responsibilities.

Faculty: Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Duration: 3 years, full-time  |  Intake: South Africa and International closing date 30/06/2026  |  Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

The publishing process and industry role-players and trends, editing, design and production skills, working across print and digital information formats, and the social, ethical and legal responsibilities of publishing.

Career pathways

Editorial roles, layout/design/typesetting, digital production, copyright permissions and negotiations, marketing and promotion, and self-publishing/consultancy.

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