Media studies

AS level - 50% examination, 50% coursework

A2 level - 50% examination, 50% coursework

Why should I follow this course?

Studying the media means you will start to look differently at the culturally shared products of our everyday lives. It involves analysing and producing media products, which will allow you to think more deeply about the world around you. A2 will build on the AS work and look more fully at the contexts of media production and consumption, as well as looking at media debates and theories.

What will I learn?

AS level

• Investigating the media
• Creating media

A2 level

• Critical perspectives
• Research and production

What teaching and learning methods will be used?

You will experience a variety of teaching methods as learning about the media demands teaching that is lively and participatory. There may also be the opportunity to take a media focused trip to New York.

What can I do when I have my qualification?

Media studies is a respected A level and successful completion of the course allows access to further and higher educational programmers, including vocational based training. This could lead to careers in areas such as journalism, advertising, TV and other creative media industries.

What minimum qualification will I need?

NBP16C level 3 entry requirement. An interest in the media, beyond watching the TV!

Examination board:

AQA