Publishing Media MA or PGDip or PGCert
Oxford Brookes University
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OverviewPublishing 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 ...Read more

Overview

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.

Careers

Our graduates go on to work for major publishers across the UK and internationally, across academic, educational and trade. Others use the MA as a stepping stone into further postgraduate research.

Our MA also offers the opportunity to develop transferable skills suited to a variety of roles and employers across the wider creative industries, and is highly sought after. You’ll be equipped for roles in:

marketing and social media
public relations and project management
journalism
digital production
international licensing
rights management
academic journals
children's publishing
ELT and schools publishing.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

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CUG Subject Ranking
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59th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
46th
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Maddie
31 Mar 22

Best aspects is the variety of societies and events on Campus. Great way to meet like minded people and try new things. Worst aspects is student support and internship..Read more

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31 Mar 22

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Modules

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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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£11,150 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Masters £11,150 Diploma £10,150; Certificate £5,575.

£17,150 per year

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£17,150 per year

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Maddie
31 Mar 22
Media, Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons)
Best aspects is the variety of societies and events on Campus. Great way to meet like minded people and try new things. Worst aspects is student support and internship...
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Eve
31 Mar 22
Media, Journalism and Publishing BA (Hons)
Student Union is a bit...
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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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