Media and publishing
Why study media at postgraduate level?
Postgraduate study in the fields of media, communication studies and journalism are growing in popularity, which means that competition for places on MA and diploma courses are highly sought-after.
Technical media courses offer a good mix of theoretical and practical modules, while most masters' courses in publishing or journalism include a work experience placement. Such placements provide an opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job experience. Tutors will provide assistance in securing placements and often have good industry contacts.
Postgraduate courses
There is a wide range of media related courses which usually take no more than a year to complete.
Journalism courses accredited by professional bodies like the National Council for Training in Journalism (NCTJ) often carry more weight than postgraduate qualifications, and may even be a prerequisite for some roles.
Popular course titles
- MSc Media Management
- MSc Digital Media Production
- PgDip Creative Advertising
- MA Magazine Publishing
- MA Journalism and Publishing
- MA Digital Medias and Global Media
- PhD Media and Communications
Useful links
Featured media and publishing videos
Are postgraduate degrees advantageous to getting into the publishing and media industries?
MA publishing group project
Case study
Postgraduate profile: European Master in Publishing, Oxford Brookes University
Official bodies
On the whole, associations and funding opportunities for postgraduate media students are thin on the ground. There are several trade unions for those already in work, such as the National Union of Journalists, which can provide indispensible contacts, training courses and access to resources for new journalists, publishers and media workers. The most important body for journalism students is the NCTJ.
The National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
Journalism Diversity Fund
