Overview
Discover how manuscripts become books and other items sold in marketplaces or distributed to audiences
Careers
UCLA Extension's Editing and Publishing program is perfect for:
- Writers seeking a career related to their passion
- People passionate about books and reading
- Communication professionals who want to build core skills to advance their careers
- Independent and self-publishing authors needing professional development
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Copyediting
- Developmental Editing
- The Editorial Toolbox
- Contracts, Rights, and Signing Authors
- Acquisition to Publication
- Publication and Beyond
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 9 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Publishing View 3 other Short Courses in Publishing in United StatesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply to a certificate program
- Complete the International Student Certificate Program Application
- Purchase health insurance
- Provide us with your supporting documents
Tuition Fee
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International
4320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4320 USD for the full programme during 9 months. -
National
4320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4320 USD for the full programme during 9 months. -
In-State
4320 USD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4320 USD for the full programme during 9 months.
International fees are not included in the tuition. Besides tuition, international students also have to pay:
- First quarter $3,850
- Each subsequent quarter $2,850
Living costs for Los Angeles
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.