A Level Media Studies
Radio, Sound, Marketing, TV, Film... the media frenzy goes on. Read all about it now and click below for more. A Level Media Studies is a two year course and a dynamic and fast-moving subject that helps students understand the most influential aspect of modern life - the mass media in all its forms.
- Course Information
- Course Code
- LAMEDIA
- Exam Board
- AQA
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
The first year focuses on introducing you to the main issues impacting on contemporary media. You will look at the production of media products and how audiences access and engage with it. Media Studies looks at the relationships between the traditional media (film, television, newspapers etc) and e-media, and you will participate in the close study of a number of media products.
The second year allows you to investigate more advanced conceptual issues. This will allow you to understand the way the media is part of our culture and the political and social impact it has. You will also work on creating your own media products.
Course Highlights:
Travel opportunities, individual support for students
- Entry Requirements
Our A Level programme requires a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5.
- How will I be assessed?
- 30% coursework
- 70% written examination
- Progression Pathway
Students progress onto a wide range of related courses at university, such as practical media courses, and theoretical media courses. Equally, Media Studies is excellent preparation for courses in English, Cultural Studies, Film Studies, Marketing and Promotion, and other Humanities and Business-related courses.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
