Course summary
What does it mean to be a journalist in today’s world? And what does the future of news look like? Our MA Journalism will equip you with skills in multiplatform journalism and authorship of news and features to non-fiction and branded content that will future-proof your career. You’ll develop industry-standard expertise in digital and multiplatform news and features production, and you'll study evolving models of journalism including data analysis, crowdsourcing, and mobile journalism. As part of the Oxford International Centre for Publishing (OICP), we enjoy great international standing and many of our graduates go on to work globally. We’re also supported by 2 industry advisory boards, made up of high-profile figures from the BBC, Substack, Condé Nast, Telegraph Media Group, Google, and more. By the end of the course, you’ll have developed an exciting portfolio of journalism in different media formats to showcase your skills. And you’ll have built key contacts to help kick-start your career, as well as secure an NCTJ Diploma in Journalism alongside your master’s.
Assessment method
The assessment strategy is designed to take a holistic view of the programme, and to ensure that assessment methods are varied and challenging. The following are possible types of assessment: Essays on academic or research topics Business reports and case studies Project work across areas such as news stories, live reporting, and long-form reporting Presentations in role Pitches of new ideas and concepts Podcasting and video reports Role plays using professional scenarios Teamworking assignments. The aim is to support students in the creation of an effective portfolio of content, across media formats, to facilitate their career progression. Formative assessments are included in each module to ensure that you receive regular, clear guidance on your work and advice before you reach a summative assessment point.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The National Council for the Training of Journalists
How to apply
International applicants
If your first language is not English then we will require IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
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 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. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to work in the media industries. This attribute is usually evidenced through the application and personal statement. But also through work experience or voluntary work in the media or fulfilling a journalism-related function in a non-media organisation, or at interview. Two references, these may be, for example, two academic references, or one academic reference and one from an employer. All applicants who meet the entry criteria are interviewed as an entry requirement. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English language requirements
IELTS 6.5 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
| Channel Islands | £10250 | Year 1 |
| England | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17950 | Year 1 |
| International | £17950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP