A Level Media Studies
Course Code: Q100130
Key Information
Course type:
A Levels
Campus:
Sixth Form Campus
Next Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
2 years
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
Step into the dynamic world of media with our A Level in Media Studies, where creativity meets critical thinking.
This course is a vibrant mix of hands-on production and in-depth analysis, offering you the chance to explore and create across a wide range of media forms, from the traditional to the contemporary. Whether you are crafting your own magazine cover or unpacking the meaning behind a viral video, you will dive headfirst into the ever-changing world of media.
You will explore key theories of representation, audience, industry and media language, learning to question the media we consume every day. Who controls what we see?
How are our views shaped? Why do certain narratives dominate? You’ll engage with real world media, creating your own content while critically unpacking the messages behind what we see and hear every day.
A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.
You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.
Assessments will comprise 30% coursework and 70% exams.
Media Studies is a contemporary subject with lots of transferable skills, showing your ability to analyse effectively and work to strict deadlines. Previous students have gone on to study the likes of English, journalism, media studies, business studies, drama and graphic design at university.
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