Overview

Key Features

The focus of the Bachelor of Arts in Publishing Studies (Honours) offered at University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg is on professional development. During the course you will:

develop an informed perspective on contemporary publishing issues in South Africa and the world, and apply this knowledge within specifc publishing contexts
develop skills in practical areas such as copy-editing, design, production, sales and marketing
achieve an understanding of publishing processes and all the players involved
identify and analyse issues affecting the business and management operations of a publishing company build critical, analytic and evaluative skills in communication, teamwork, project management and technology
relate legislative and copyright issues to the practice of publishing

deal with all these aspects of publishing in terms of both paper book publishing and electronic or digital publishing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The publishing environment
Commissioning and finance (Publishing)
A Sales and marketing
A Proofreading and copy-editing (in English, or an African language on request)
A Research essay
Publishing management and finance
Design and production

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-10 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Disciplines

Marketing Publishing View 3 other Bachelors in Publishing in South Africa

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelors degree or equivalent with 65% course mark aggregate in a third year major.
At least an upper second class pass in the final undergraduate course in the subject.
Medical Aid
English language proficiency
Study Visa
International Clearance to Register
Fee Structure
Passport
Matriculation exemption

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

41950 ZAR / year

≈ 41950 ZAR / year

Additional Details

R41950 - 62000

Living costs

Johannesburg

South Africa

8434 - 12036 ZAR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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