Entrepreneurship and Publishing - BA (Hons)

University of Derby

BA Hons Entrepreneurship and PublishingExplore 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 Why choose this courseExplore 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 Between the author completing a written manuscript and final publication there are a range of other industry professionals involved in the process including literary agents editors and publishers Youll explore this process to develop the ability to hypothesise implement and monitor solutions to relevant problems within the worlds of professional writing book publishing and magazine publishing Alongside this youll explore wider themes of business enterprise and entrepreneurship which will enable you to develop skills to start your own business or provide innovation to existing businesses How you will learnOn your Publishing modules youll learn through a mixture of lectures seminars and tutorials creative writing workshops project work technologyenhanced learning peer reviews and presentations We also arrange visits to literary festivals local and national museums cultural heritage sites and other areas of interest for location writing exercises On your Entrepreneurship modules youll learn through methods such as formal lectures which will at times include expert speakers seminars which can be tutorled or studentled and can include discussions critical analysis of reading presentations group work debates and general problem solving interaction with real businesses case study analysis computer lab work practical analysis and formative assessment tutorials which are onetoone sessions with a tutor to discuss the development of assignments work experience projects selfdirected study Opportunities and experiencesReal world opportunities are embedded in the programme including working on live briefs projects set by external industry organisations and the option to take a businessbased placement year between your second and third year to gain valuable work experience Our courses have a strong heritage of fostering links with regional national and international partners publishers magazines writing organisations literary agents book fairs and festivals and other literary organisations Careers and employabilityYoull graduate with strong relevant skills for the workplace and a wide range of possible postgraduation opportunities from employment to freelancing business setup postgraduate research or work as an independent writer who is fully understanding of the literary creative and business environment in which they must operate Our Careers and Employment Service can help you boost your employment skills by connecting you with employers for work placements parttime jobs and volunteering They can also offer guidance on career options CV writing or starting your own business