Publishing Media MA or PGDip or PGCert

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.

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.