Publishing Media MA or PGDip or PGCert
Oxford Brookes University
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Publishing has changed dramatically over the last few decades. It’s no longer just about books and print but digital, social media, video, audio podcasts and animation.Our MA Publishing Media includes future-facing aspects of the industry as well as its heritage. You’ll cover storytelling across different types of media and channels. With our employability focus, you’ll tackle the real challenges facing the industry such as AI, digital and multi-platform publishing innovations.From academic to ...Read more

Publishing has changed dramatically over the last few decades. It’s no longer just about books and print but digital, social media, video, audio podcasts and animation.

Our MA Publishing Media includes future-facing aspects of the industry as well as its heritage. You’ll cover storytelling across different types of media and channels. With our employability focus, you’ll tackle the real challenges facing the industry such as AI, digital and multi-platform publishing innovations.

From academic to trade, we cover all publishing sectors from a commercial and a creative perspective. Our expert teaching team have first-hand experience of working in the industry and are known for their high-quality research.

Our Publishing Advisory Board includes the largest publishing houses and several independent publishers. They ensure our curriculum reflects current and future practice, as well as offering scholarships, internships and volunteering opportunities. Oxford is a global centre for the publishing industry, so you’re well-placed for work experience in Oxford, London and further afield.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
48th
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04 Apr 14

Going to uni will change your life you will be independant grow up beforced to challenge yourself and increase your confidence as you meet so many new people from all walks of..Read more

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04 Apr 14

Oh so excited that we have a gorgeous new building at John Brookes for all to share and starbucks coffee to boot, it provides a great place to meet and discuss get some food or..Read more

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Entry requirements

Entrants to the programme should possess the following minimum qualifications: a second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject; or an appropriate professional background and experience in the publishing industry. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to work in the publishing or communications industries. This attribute is usually evidenced through the application, personal statement or references.

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£18,900 per year

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Living Cost- Total per year (38 weeks): £10,298 to £12,464 on living expenses, including accommodation.

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Going to uni will change your life you will be independant grow up beforced to challenge yourself and increase your confidence as you meet so many new people from all walks of...
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Oh so excited that we have a gorgeous new building at John Brookes for all to share and starbucks coffee to boot, it provides a great place to meet and discuss get some food or...
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Oxford Brookes University
Oxford Brookes University , Oxford

Based in the historic student city of Oxford, Oxford Brookes is one of the UK’s leading modern universities....

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Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Oxford  1.3 miles away

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