Media Studies A-Level

Media Studies looks at the relationship between media and society, examining the history, content, and impact of various forms

such as communication such as print, television, film and social media. Media Studies A-Level students will explore how media, language representations and audiences in relation to film industries, online news, television, magazines, digital media and advertising. 

Students will also have the opportunity to create their own media production and submit as coursework in response to a set brief. 

Format

Independent reading, engaging with media, media production. 

Key Skills Acquired

Written and communication skills, creative thinking, problem solving, critical thinking, analysing and challenging assumptions. 

Complimentary A-Levels

English Language & Literature, Film Studies, Digital Media & Design, Art, Sociology, Psychology, History of Art. 

Typical Assessment

Written paper examinations and coursework.

Exam Boards

England, Wales and Northern Ireland Exam Boards: AQA, WJEC

Scottish Exam Board (for Highers): SQA

International Exam Boards: Cambridge International Education (CIE)

Career Options

Media jobs including in the fields of marketing, social media management, media planning, multimedia, journalism, broadcasting, event management, market research. 

UK Universities Include

University of Warwick, University of St Andrews, Loughborough University, University of Sunderland, Coventry University, University of East London, Swansea University, Kingston University, University of Brighton, University of Leeds, University of Sheffield, University of Strathclyde, University of Westminster, University of Essex, University of Surrey, University of Kent, University of Lincoln, University of Roehampton, University of Gloucestershire, University of Bedfordshire, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan), University of Salford, University of Portsmouth, University of Huddersfield, University of Chester, University of Wolverhampton, University of Northampton, University of Winchester, University of South Wales, University of Derby, University of Hull, University of Cumbria, University of Sunderland, University of Greenwich, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), University of East Anglia (UEA), University of Stirling, University of Buckingham, University of Chichester, University of Hertfordshire