Entry Requirements

• Five GCSE subjects at grade 5 or above, including English language and maths
• A minimum of grade 5 is required if you have taken GCSE media.

How You Will Be Assessed

Assessment is through exams (70% of overall grade) and coursework (30% of overall grade). The exams are at the end of Year 2.

Course Progression

After successful completion of this course, you may progress onto university or study for a professional qualification in a wide range of degrees, including media production, media studies, film studies, digital film production, television production, journalism, advertising and marketing, and events and exhibition management. You may progress onto our Level 4 Media Learning Company course. This one-year course mirrors what it is like to work as part of a media production company. You will work collaboratively on a wide range of projects that have been commissioned by external clients.

Where Your Course Can Take You

Media Studies A Level supports progression to a range of degrees, such as media production, media studies, digital film production, journalism, advertising and marketing. It may kickstart your journey towards a career in the media, cultural and creative industries. Options include film and video production, television and radio production, journalism, marketing and public relations and communications. The course allows you to develop skills in creative media production, collaboration, time management, critical analysis and interpretation, essay writing and debating that can be useful in a wide range of careers.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop