Course summary
Publishing (distance learning) is a flexible learning programme. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for successful entry into publishing, while studying from home. This course closely follows our established campus-based MA publishing degrees. We have designed it to address publishing employers' needs. But more importantly, so that you can study while in employment in any field. The publishing industry needs individuals who are able to assess, evaluate and synthesize data. So you will develop skills and knowledge in:
- marketing
- production
- editorial functions
- data analysis
- writing practices.
Assessment method
This part-time course is usually studied over 32 months. However, you can take up to 5 years to complete the necessary credits. In your first year you will take four core compulsory modules covering: Sales and Marketing for Publishing Digital Production and Workflow Editorial Management, Functions and Strategies In the second year you choose one module per semester from the following options: either International Publishing and Rights, or Data-driven Marketing for Publishing or Independent Study either Culture of Publishing, Journals or Independent Study. either Children's and YA Publishing, or Publishing and Product Innovation or Independent Study. The Independent Study module is specifically designed to provide you with a structured pedagogic framework in which to reflect on and develop your experience of work in publishing. You can only select the Independent Study module once. In the final year, you will complete your studies with a longer period of research and writing (about 8 months) for a 15,000-word dissertation or major project.
Entry requirements
Entrants to the programme should possess the following: a 2:1 honours degree or above or international equivalent in any subject. demonstrable interest in the creative publishing industries, such as work experience or voluntary work in a publishing company or fulfilling a publishing-related function in a non-publishing organisation. two references; these may be, for example, two academic references, or one academic reference and one from an employer. access to the Internet through broadband or fast modem on a daily basis. This programme is delivered through web technology and makes extensive use of digital resources. In order to study effectively on this programme, students should have experience and familiarity with computer technology.
English language requirements
IELTS 7.0 overall with at least 6.0 in each component
If English is not your first language then, please see here for our requirements and accepted alternative English language qualifications
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8000 | Year 1 |
| England | £5300 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5300 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5300 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5300 | Year 1 |
| International | £8000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP