BA. Publishing Studies

The BA Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology is offered by the College of Art and Built Environment. It prepares you for a career in the publishing industry, from books and journals to digital content. Programmes of this kind combine editorial skills, design awareness, and business knowledge to bring written work to readers.

What publishing studies covers

Publishing studies programmes typically cover the entire lifecycle of a publication: acquiring manuscripts, editing, proofreading, design and layout, production, and distribution. You also learn about copyright, contracts, and the economics of publishing. In recent years, digital publishing has become a central part of the field, so you can expect to work with e-books, online journals, and content management systems.

Where publishing graduates go

Most graduates go into book publishing, magazine and journal editing, digital content production, or corporate communications. You might work for a publishing house, a media company, or as a freelancer. The skills you build – attention to detail, clear writing, visual judgement, and project management – are useful in many industries that create or manage information.

How competitive entry is

Entry into this programme is competitive. That means you will need strong WASSCE results, particularly in English and other arts or humanities subjects. Because places are limited, make sure you meet the general university admission requirements and present your best grades. You can check the specific subject requirements for your year on the KNUST admissions portal.