Media, Journalism and Publishing
BA (Hons)
Key facts
UCAS code
P300
Start dates
September 2023 / September 2024
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years
Part time: up to 6 years
Department
Accreditation(s)
The Journalism pathway is accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
UCAS Tariff Points
120
Overview
Our Media, Journalism and Publishing degree is ideal if you want to work as a journalist, in PR or in publishing.
This course will give you up-to-date knowledge and skills in digital journalism and publishing with an emphasis on writing and publishing. You can choose either journalism, book publishing or both.
You’ll learn practical skills in:
- editorial
- design
- video
- marketing.
Aspiring journalists can take advantage of live reportage opportunities to enhance their writing portfolios.
You will be taught by staff who have worked in the media and continue their connections through research and consultancy.
Oxford is the home of many global publishing brands, and our industry network extends to leading media organizations such as Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, Hearst, Conde Nast, Future, Immediate, BBC, Google and more.
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How to apply
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.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
GCSE: English Language at grade 4/C or above
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Application process
Full time Home (UK) applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home (UK) applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull 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 (£) |
|---|---|
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
Learning and assessment
This course gives you the skills, knowledge and confidence to work in the media in a range of roles.
There are two pathways through the programme:
- Journalism
or - Book publishing
You can choose one or the other, or keep their degree as broad as possible by studying a mix of the two.
All modules in Year 1 are compulsory. They are designed to provide a practical foundation and the opportunity to develop professional skills. You’ll also develop transferable skills that are essential for successful study in Years 2 and 3.
In Year 2 you gain core skills alongside your broader understanding of ideas.
Year 3 offers in-depth study of industry sectors and professional practice.
As you progress through the course, greater emphasis is placed on:
- independent learning
- complex problem solving
- research tasks.
You’ll use these skills in the compulsory module Major Project or Dissertation.
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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 that shown here. The structure of the course may also mean some modules are not available to you.
Learning and teaching
We use a variety of learning and teaching methods:
- Lectures give you a knowledge and study framework to enable you to achieve your learning outcomes.
- Seminars encourage you to talk with your tutors and peers to test your understanding and ability to apply ideas.
- Practical workshops let you test, clarify, and apply your skills in, for example, video and audio.
- Studio modules enable hands-on activities and project work in our dedicated IT suite of Mac computers with industry standard software.
- The learning platform Moodle offers extra resources and learning materials.
- Field trips. Industry trips and events let you see what you have learnt during lectures and workshops; they also develop your academic understanding, for example visiting libraries.
- Online and print publications offer the chance to write and edit copy, and put typographic and design work into practice.
- Student presentations offer self-evaluation and feedback from visitors from industry.
Field trips
There are the opportunities for field trips and working at live events: for example, visits to industry organisations; international book fairs; media and journalism summits; and working at the Oxford Literary Festival and the London Book Fair. Field trips are optional.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
The media and publishing industry value skills and knowledge as much as academic achievement. With this in mind the assessment methods for each module have been designed so that you can show your understanding.
The module Creative Entrepreneurship is intended to help you enter the creative industries. We aim to support you in the creation of an effective portfolio of content, across media formats, to aid the progression of your career.
Types of assessment include:
- essays on academic or research topics
- business reports and case studies
- project work across areas such as design, apps, and different forms of publication
- presentations in role
- pitches of new ideas and concepts
- video reports of news stories or documentary features
- role plays using professional scenarios
- team-working assignments.
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.
After you graduate
Career prospects
This degree is targeted at a career in the media sector or other creative industries. Career options include book, magazine and newspaper publishing, digital journalism, public relations, social media and content marketing, communications, radio and television, NGOs and arts administration. Much of our success derives from our extensive links with industry in the UK and internationally. Our industry network extends to some of the UK’s leading media organisations including Bloomsbury, Penguin Random House, Hearst, Conde Nast, Future, Immediate, BBC and Google.
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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