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At Oxford University Press, we publish Media, Journalism, and Public Relations textbooks that prepare students to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving communication landscape. Our resources blend contemporary theory with real‑world case studies, supporting students as they develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and practical communication skills. Our popular titles include  Public Relations and Strategic Communication, Feature Writing, and Strategic Communication.

  • Industry connected learning for modern communicators

    Our Media, Journalism, and Public Relations textbooks connect foundational communication theory with the realities of today’s fast‑paced media landscape. Through contemporary case studies, applied tasks and digital‑era examples, our resources help students understand how credible storytelling, ethical reporting and strategic messaging operate across diverse platforms.

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    Graduates entering media, journalism and PR roles need strong analytical ability, clear communication skills and confidence working with emerging technologies. Our textbooks embed capability development throughout, strengthening students' capacity to evaluate information, craft persuasive narratives, engage audiences responsibly and respond to evolving industry challenges.

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    We publish up‑to‑date, accessible resources across core areas including journalism, media studies, public relations, digital communication and strategic communication. All new titles are available in paperback, eBook and eBook rental formats, giving students and educators flexible options that support a wide range of teaching and learning needs.
Cover of an Oxford publication titled “The Australian student voice on the soft skills needed for the future”. The subtitle reads “And how universities can integrate these skills into their teaching”. The design features a teal overlay on an image of people sitting at a table with notebooks and papers, suggesting a collaborative learning environment. A small label at the bottom right indicates November 2020.

Discover the soft skills Australian students need most and expert advice on how to teach them.

Now more than ever there is a requirement for students to develop their soft skill competencies alongside the technical skills for career success. This paper reviews the findings from a survey of Australian higher education students on which soft skills they believe to be the most important for future career success.

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