Media, Journalism and Publishing
BA (Hons)
UCAS code: P300
Start dates: September 2023 / September 2024
Full time: 3 years, or 4 years with a work placement
Part time: 6 years, maximum 8 years
Location: Headington
Department(s): School of Arts
Overview
Scrolling through the news on our phones. Binge-watching box sets. Listening to a podcast while walking from A to B. We interact with the media every day, everywhere. If you want to be a creator, not just a consumer, our BA in Media, Journalism and Publishing is the course for you. You’ll discover how to get stories out into the world through media, journalism, and book publishing.
Oxford city has more published writers per square mile than anywhere else in the world. It’s been home to famous authors from Tolkien to Philip Pullman, C. S. Lewis to Mark Haddon. Beyond Oxford, our network extends to leading media organisations including Condé Nast, BBC, and Google.
Our market-leading degree is based at the Oxford International Centre for Publishing, which is recognised globally for its excellence in education, training, and research. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to try new things, from exchange semesters and language learning to international collaboration on projects. As well as the chance to gain work experience through a third year optional placement or internship.
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Why Oxford Brookes University?
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Leading the way
We’re no 2 for Journalism in the 2023 Guardian University Guide.
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Expert lecturers
All our academics have worked in industry and continue their connections through research and consultancy.
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Home to famous authors
The city has more published writers per square mile than anywhere else in the world. Will you discover or become the next big name?
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Field trips
You’ll have the chance to visit international book fairs and journalism summits, as well as volunteer at events such as the London Book Fair and the Oxford Literary Festival.
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Impressive connections
We’ll introduce you to our connections at Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, Hearst, Condé Nast, Future, Immediate, BBC, Google, and more.
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Free language courses
Free language courses are available to full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students on many of our courses, and can be taken as a credit on some courses.
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Study abroad
You may be able to go on a European or international study exchange while you are at Brookes. Most exchanges take place in the second year. Although we will help as much as we can with your plans, ultimately you are responsible for organising and funding this study abroad.
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Accreditation(s)
The Journalism pathway is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Course details
Course structure
At the start of the course, you’ll complete compulsory modules that cover 3 areas. We’ll help you learn skills in design, multi-platform journalism, and book publishing. You’ll also start to explore the different ways of presenting information and publishing content.
Once you’ve mastered the basics, you’ll have the freedom to choose your own modules. It’s up to you whether you keep your learning broad or whether you zone in on a certain area. A popular module is International Publishing which is run in partnership with a university in Amsterdam. This includes visiting the city and working with students there to run a book fair.
Your dissertation is a vital part of your final year and gives you the chance to investigate a topic that interests you. Perhaps you’ll look at the news industry or maybe you’ll explore literary adaptations from page to screen. In Creative Entrepreneurship, we’ll challenge you to think about your career aspirations and how you present yourself and your professional portfolio digitally.
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Study modules
Please note: As our courses are reviewed regularly as part of our quality assurance framework, the modules you can choose from may vary from those shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Careers
The world of media, journalism and publishing is constantly evolving so we’ll make sure you are quick to adapt and confident applying your skills to different industry challenges. You’ll finish the programme with a portfolio of content relevant to roles across the media and in other organisations where there is a need to communicate to external audiences.
Every student on this course has the opportunity to do work experience. Past students have worked at NewsUK, Oxford University Press, and Avon Publishing, as well as small presses such as Guppy and specialist magazines like African Leadership. We also offer live reportage opportunities for aspiring journalists and run an annual career event where you can meet experts and alumni.
After you graduate, you’ll be the perfect match for roles in:
- book, magazine and news publishing,
- digital journalism,
- public relations,
- social media and content marketing,
- communications, radio and television,
- NGOs and arts administration.
Student profiles
Our Staff
Alexandra Shakespeare
Working with retail brands and newsstand publications to create compelling content for a variety of audiences, Alexandra is expert at both crafting copy and strategising editorial concepts.
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Entry requirements
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 120
A Level: BBB
IB Points: 31
BTEC: DDM
Contextual offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 96
A Level: CCC
IB Points: 28
BTEC: MMM
Further offer details
We welcome applications from candidates with alternative qualifications, and from mature students.
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade 4/C or above
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
Please see the University's standard English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry part-way through the course for students who have credit from previous learning or relevant professional experience.
Find out more about transferring to Brookes. If you'd like to talk through your options, please contact our Admissions team.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
International qualifications and equivalences
How to apply
Application process
Full time international applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
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Tuition fees
Please note, tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course are detailed below.
Optional costs
| Additional costs | Amount (£) |
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It’s your responsibility to cover print / binding costs where coursework submission is required. Please note that a lot of the coursework is now submitted online. |
From £30 |
| You may choose to purchase books to support your studies. Many books on our reading lists are available via the Library, or can be purchased secondhand. | £20-60 per book |
Accommodation fees in Brookes Letting (most do not include bills) |
£94-265 per week |
Accommodation fees in university halls (bills included, excluding laundry costs) |
£122-180 per week |
Graduation costs include tickets, gowning and photography. Gowns are not compulsory but typically students do hire robes, starting at £41. |
Typically £0-200 |
Students are responsible for their own travel to and from university for classes. BrookesBus travel is subsidised for full-time undergraduate students that are on a course with a fee of £9,250 or more, or living in an Oxford Brookes hall of residence. There is an administration fee for the production of a BrookesKey. |
From £8 |
Funding your studies
Financial support and scholarships
Featured funding opportunities available for this course.
All financial support and scholarships
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Part-time study
Programme changes:
On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been
published on the website. For more information, please visit our
changes to programmes page.