What will I learn?

Develop your skills in digital and print publishing alongside multiplatform journalism. The course will prepare you for a range of rewarding careers in the media and publishing industries, including in editorial, production and marketing. It will also give you the tools you need to launch your own print and digital magazines or other media product.You will bring all your learning together to conceive, produce and publish a media product of your choice alongside a business strategy. This will leave you well placed and prepared for roles across the creative industries.**Why choose this course at London College of Communication*** 360-degree view: You’ll learn to manage processes from idea to publication, going beyond content creation to understand how successful media businesses operate.* Editorial: In an age of fake news and AI, you’ll learn editorial processes that ensure you operate with integrity.* Real-world industry access: You’ll work with prestigious publishers and organisations on live briefs and projects. The course also has a partnership with the John Schofield Trust.**What to expect*** Skills and Knowledge: Expect to develop skills in researching stories, interviewing, journalistic ethics, design and production, project management, audience analysis and business planning.* Collaboration: This is a key aspect of the course, just like in the creative industries. As well as collaborating with your classmates, you’ll work on projects with industry experts.* Editorial and business strategies: Understanding these is a key feature of the course, enabling you to make decisions on how to communicate with diverse audiences and build communities around your content.* Learning: You’ll produce and be assessed via portfolios of journalism, research reports and essays into contemporary issues, digital or print publications, editorial strategies and launch plans and presentations.* Employment: Our graduates can expect to find work as journalists and editors in media and publishing companies, as well as in content production. PR and brand management.**Industry experience and opportunities**You will gain valuable access to the industry through guest lectures, alumni visits and workshops and mentorship programme.The Professional Practice unit will offer you the choice of work placement or industry project. Students have been successful in securing placements with media companies including Vogue as well in the broader fields of PR and marketing. The Creative Futures unit will enable you to develop your own professional profile and career options post-graduation.You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.**About London College of Communication**At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.As part of University of the Arts London - ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design - you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).Please note that this course is undergoing re-approval. This is the process by which we ensure the course continues to provide a high quality academic experience. During re-approval there may be some changes to the course content displayed on this page.