Does BA Creative Media and Publishing cover both books and digital?

Yes. The first two years cover print, digital and audio in parallel; you specialise in year three but produce work in at least two formats for your final capstone. The degree is built around the reality that modern publishing careers cross formats.

Can BA Creative Media and Publishing be studied online?

Yes. The online route uses live workshops, software-based design and editing exercises and shared editorial sessions. Distance learners visit campus for an intensive production week in year two.

What software do I need for BA Creative Media and Publishing?

We supply access to industry-standard design and audio software. On-campus students use studio-grade kit; online and distance students need a laptop, headphones and a basic microphone. The joining pack lists recommended upgrades but they are not required.

Is BA Creative Media and Publishing recognised by UK publishers?

Yes. BA Creative Media and Publishing is a UK honours degree at Level 6, taught around current industry practice. Graduates compete for entry roles at trade publishers, podcast networks and longform digital outlets — portfolio strength matters as much as the degree title itself.

What kind of final capstone will I produce on BA Creative Media and Publishing?

A publishable piece across at least two formats — for example a short book and a tie-in podcast, or a longform digital feature and an accompanying video. Past capstones have been picked up by independent presses and podcast networks for distribution.

BA Creative Media and Publishing in London | LSJHML | Harold International College of London

Course Overview

The BA Creative Media and Publishing at the London School of Journalism, Humanities & Modern Languages (LSJHML) is a three-year UK honours degree for students who want to build a career across editorial craft, multimedia production and contemporary publishing. You will design and edit print and digital titles, produce audio and video pieces, and graduate with a portfolio that reflects the multi-format reality of the modern publishing industry.

This is a degree shaped by the publishing landscape as it actually exists in 2026 — independent publishers, podcast networks, longform digital newsrooms, social-first imprints and the back-list businesses that still pay most of the salaries. By the end you can take an idea from commission to publication across more than one format.

Key Features

UK honours degree in creative media and publishing — three years full-time, with online and distance routes.
Editorial craft modules covering commissioning, structural editing, line editing and proofreading.
Multi-format production — print layout, ebook conversion, podcast production, longform digital design.
Publishing business module — contracts, rights, royalties, distribution, the UK retail ecosystem.
Annual portfolio project — produce a publishable piece each year across a different format.
Final-year capstone — a publication, podcast series or longform digital project presented to industry guests.

What You Will Learn

The BA Creative Media and Publishing is structured around the working life of an editor and producer across formats — read the proposal, shape the work, design the artefact, market the title. You finish able to edit a book, produce a podcast season, design a print issue and write a credible commissioning brief.

Editorial craft — commissioning, developmental editing, line editing, proofreading, house style.
Print production — typesetting, layout, cover design, print-ready file preparation.
Digital publishing — ebook standards (EPUB, KF8), web publishing, longform digital design.
Audio production — podcast scripting, recording, editing, distribution, monetisation.
Video production — short-form video, social-first content, longform documentary basics.
Rights and contracts — book contracts, podcast distribution rights, image and music licensing.
Publishing law — copyright, defamation, contract law, GDPR for publishers.
Marketing and audience development — book promotion, audience building, social distribution.

Who This Course Is For

School leavers wanting a multi-format publishing career rather than a single-medium specialism.
International students seeking a UK degree in publishing taught in central London.
Career changers from teaching, marketing or bookselling moving into editorial roles.
Self-publishers, podcasters and small-press founders wanting industry-recognisable craft training.

Career Pathways

Publishing is a competitive sector that rewards portfolio-strong graduates. BA Creative Media and Publishing graduates move into entry roles at trade publishers, independent presses, podcast networks and longform digital outlets. Typical first-destination roles include:

Editorial Assistant (trade publisher, academic press, magazine)
Junior Producer (podcast network, audio publisher)
Digital Editor (online publisher, longform site)
Production Coordinator (book publisher, magazine, journal)
Multimedia Producer (corporate comms, broadcaster)
Independent Publisher / Founder (small press, podcast network)

Graduates progress to a Master's in publishing, creative media or a related specialism at LSJHML or another UK university.

Entry Requirements

Three A-Levels at BBC or above (or international equivalent — IB 28 points, BTEC DMM, or accepted national qualification).
GCSE English Language at grade 5 or equivalent English proficiency test.
IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) for non-native English speakers.
A short personal statement; a portfolio of written, audio or visual work is welcome though not required.
Mature applicants (21+) without standard qualifications may apply with a portfolio and short interview.

Why Study at LSJHML

The London School of Journalism, Humanities & Modern Languages is a specialist higher-education provider based in central London. Our programmes are designed in dialogue with working professionals — journalists, translators, civil servants, academics, broadcasters, editors, publishers and policy researchers — so what you learn in seminar on Monday is what your future employer is using on Tuesday. We deliberately keep cohorts small, give every student named tutor support, and treat employability as a structural part of every programme rather than an optional add-on.

London is the work — politics, courts, capital markets, theatre, broadcasting, publishing, public service, the global press. Your studies are taught in the same square mile where the stories you read about happen. Whether you join us on-campus, online or by distance learning, the city is your classroom and our industry network is your launchpad.