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WELCOME TO

THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLISHING STUDIES

Mrs. Effort Chido Chiware
Mrs. Effort Chido ChiwareChairperson

Welcome to Publishing Studies

The Department presents a comprehensive approach to many forms of publishing, such as textbooks, fiction, general books, magazines, newspapers, corporate, scholarly, and digital publishing. The programme covers all the stages of publishing, including planning, acquisition, editing, design, production, marketing, distribution, and publication management for both print and digital media. The Department aims to teach industry-relevant publishing practices and keep abreast of technological developments that are transforming the industry worldwide. Our graduates are competent to work in publishing-related careers. The programme challenges students to be creative and skilled in writing, editing, and designing. Upon successful completion of the program, our graduates will not only possess the theoretical knowledge of publishing but will also have developed the practical skills needed to excel in the competitive field. We aim to empower our graduates with the confidence and expertise to pursue a rewarding career in publishing or to independently publish their works. Our graduates are employable in media houses as editors, production managers, publishing managers, copywriters, and content creators, as well as in large corporations as corporate publishers. The Department of Publishing established the Creative Design and Technical Editing Hub (CDTE HUB) in 2013 as an opportunity to impact the quality of book design and editing for individuals, the university, and new publishing companies that do not have this capacity.

Our Programmes

 
Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Publishing Media and Technology Studies

Entry Qualifications

 For all entry pathways candidates must have at least five Ordinary Level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates including English Language at grade C or better.

Normal Entry:              

Applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better, plus 2 ‘A’ level subjects/ National Foundation Certificates. Online Distance and Electronic Learning (ODeL) applicants must have 5 ‘O’ Level passes, including English Language at Grade C or better OR Relevant National Certificate.

Special Entry:               

Relevant National Diploma, Higher National Diploma or relevant equivalent Gained advanced standing through the Accreditation of Prior Learning route

Mature Entry:               

At least 25 years old plus relevant work experience

Career Prospects ( but are not limited to these)

Creative Designer, Copywriter, Publisher, Editor, Media Officer, Editorial Manager, Production manager, Book Marketer, Digital Media Marketer, Social Media Publisher, Book Designer, Proofreader, Communication specialist, Website Designer, Video Editor, Creative writer

Our Staff

Mrs. Effort Chido Chiware
Mrs. Effort Chido ChiwareChairperson / Lecturer
Dr. Mass Masona Tapfuma
Dr. Mass Masona TapfumaSenior Lecturer
Dr. Sifundo Nkomo
Dr. Sifundo NkomoSenior Lecturer
Dr. Sibongile Ngwenya
Dr. Sibongile NgwenyaLecturer
Miss Priscilla Nkomazana
Miss Priscilla NkomazanaLecturer
Ms. Hazellynne Mhunduru
Ms. Hazellynne MhunduruLecturer
Mr. Justin Salani
Mr. Justin SalaniTutorial Assistant
Miss Joyleen Tsakane Tichareva
Miss Joyleen Tsakane TicharevaTutorial Assistant
Ms. Mercy Bongani Hlongwane
Ms. Mercy Bongani HlongwaneSenior Secretary