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Master of Publishing Media
- Oxford, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
An MA covering modern publishing across print, Digital, Audio and video, Taught with hands-on production tools.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Publishing Media to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Four compulsory modules: the role of the editor
- Digital workflows with typographic design. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Major publishers in academic
- Educational and trade publishing
- Marketing
- Creative industries roles
- Further research
Curriculum
- Four compulsory modules: the role of the editor
- Digital workflows with typographic design
- Page layout and book construction
- Marketing tactics
- And a dissertation or major project
- Including innovations such as digital editorial products. Practical work uses Adobe Creative Suite.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Entrants to the programme should possess the following minimum qualifications: a second-class honours degree (2.2)
- 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
- Second class honours degree (2:2) or equivalent overseas degree for most courses
- Some require 2:1 or a related subject.
Accepted academic background
Honours degree, Postgraduate diploma or equivalent qualification (same or related subject for some courses), One academic reference, Applicants with a diploma may qualify with relevant work experience on some courses.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- Passport Copy
- Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Approved agents can help. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
- 000
- 3
- 000 or 8
- 000 by country group)
- Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,900 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £29,439 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Headington |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Arts |
| Department | Publishing Media |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180,60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 5 years |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £18,900 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £29,439 GBP. The estimated living cost is £17,265 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.