Overview

At the Journalism programme at the Oxford Brookes University you will develop skills in digital and multi-platform journalism. And you'll study the changing models of journalism including:

branded content
not-for-profit journalism
big data scraping

social media crowdsourcing.

You'll have regular networking opportunities and visits to newsrooms, media and journalism summits. So you’ll benefit from a degree that responds to the industry.

Journalism is one of a group of courses run by the Oxford International Centre for Publishing (OICP), which has a high international standing. OICP is supported by two advisory boards made up of high profile figures from across the journalism and publishing industries.

Career prospects:

Our graduates from the Oxford International Centre for Publishing have established an enviable reputation in the creative industries and they are extremely successful in obtaining good jobs fast.

Evidence from our alumni suggests that our graduates have agile careers and are able to enter the industry at a higher level than would otherwise have been possible. The Centre has its own vacancy list of jobs in journalism, publishing and the creative industries and runs an annual Working in Publishing Day, attended by many employers.

Accreditation

Accredited by the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Practice of Journalism
Journalism and Technology
Media Law and Ethics
Media Power and Public Affairs

Digital and Data Journalism
Lifestyle Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management View 108 other Masters in Media Management in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

a second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in any subject; or
an appropriate professional background and experience in the media. This should be evidenced by an appropriate CV which outlines your professional experience to date from either working directly in journalism and media or a related function.
If your first language is not English then we will require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component.

Tuition Fee

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International

16500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9300 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9300 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Oxford

939 - 1530 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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