A-Level Media Studies

You will explore film, TV, advertising, music videos, radio, video games, and online media.

You will learn how media industries work, how audiences respond, and how different groups are represented. You will also create your own media products such as film marketing, magazines, or digital content.

Key areas include:

• Media language and representation

• Media industries and audiences

• Set texts across film, TV, advertising, music videos and online media

• Practical media production

Exam Board: Eduqas

What will I study?

You will explore film, TV, advertising, music videos, radio, video games, and online media.

You will learn how media industries work, how audiences respond, and how different groups are represented. You will also create your own media products such as film marketing, magazines, or digital content.

Key areas include:

• Media language and representation

• Media industries and audiences

• Set texts across film, TV, advertising, music videos and online media

• Practical media production

• 2-4 other optional units (120 GLH)

These units will give learners an understanding of how different media institutions operate to create products that appeal to specific target audiences. They’ll gain knowledge and understanding of the pre-production, planning and production processes and go on to create a media product. The optional units provide learners with the opportunity to broaden their knowledge, understanding and skills in key areas, such as, social media and globalisation, journalism and the news industry or advertising media.

Exams: Two written exams at the end of Year 13 (70%)

5 GCSEs with a mixture of grades 9-5 in a least 5 different subjects including English Language and Mathematics PLUS Media Studies (if taken) or a Level 2 BTEC in a related subject at Distinction

This subject is ideal if you’re curious about the media and enjoy analysing how it shapes the world around us. You should be prepared for at least 2 hours of independent study each week, including research, analysis, and coursework planning. An interest in current media, politics, representation (such as gender and ethnicity), and creativity is essential.

The more media you engage with, the stronger your work will be.