About the course

The MA in Publishing Media at Oxford Brookes is respected throughout the world. The course gives you a broad understanding of the key issues facing the publishing industry in the 21st century.

　　You'll be able to explore specialist areas in-depth through independent study and a dissertation or major project. And you'll develop the specialist skills you need for your career development.

　　Our staff have extensive experience in national and international publishing roles. Many of them have written key texts on publishing. We also have an extensive list of visiting speakers and associate lecturers who are leading industry specialists. Oxford is a global centre for the publishing industry. So you will have unrivalled access to work experience in Oxford, London and elsewhere. Publishing Media is part of a group of courses run by the Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, which enjoy a high international standing in the publishing world. You'll benefit from our links with publishing companies in Oxford and London.

　　Full time: Full time: MA: 12 months, PGDip: 8 months, PGCert: 4 months, Sandwich mode: MA 24 months Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: GB£15,800

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Oxford

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Oxford Brookes University

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 and personal statement, references or at interview (all applicants who meet the entry criteria are interviewed). If your first language is not English then we will require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. TOEFL ibt: From 72 overall, with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Oxford Brookes University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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