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PGDip Publishing (Distance Learning) at Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Our MA in Publishing via distance learning mirrors our established campus-based publishing degrees. It’s designed to be exclusively part-time so that it can fit around full-time employment from anywhere in the world.

Faculty: School of Arts  |  Duration: Part-time: PGDip 24 months  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: January 2027 / September 2027  |  Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Gain experience of publishing through a range of workbooks, guest lectures, and tutorials. The course covers practical skills using Adobe Creative Suite, including how to create marketing assets, book covers and typography.

Career pathways

Our graduates go on to work for major publishers across the UK and internationally, across academic, educational and trade.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entrants to the programme should possess the following: A 2:1 honours degree or above or international equivalent in any subject. One reference; this may be one academic reference, or one from an employer, depending on your most recent experience. 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. Selection process Apply with references, a personal statement and supporting documents. Your personal statement should explain why you want to study on the programme and your particular area of interest in publishing. Discuss any work experience you have enjoyed that is relevant to the programme. Applicants whose home language is not English must demonstrate that their level of reading, written and spoken English is appropriate for study at postgraduate level. This may be demonstrated through attaining one of the following qualifications: British Council IELTS: Level 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each component. Recognised and approved equivalent qualification

Intake: January 2027 / September 2027

Duration: Part-time: PGDip 24 months

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