A Level Media Studies
Radio, Sound, Marketing, TV, Film... the media frenzy goes on. Read all about it now and click below for more. Students choose Media Studies for many reasons - some aim for media careers, others have a keen interest in culture and the media's place in contemporary society. The course suits those who like to develop their critical thinking and analytical skills along with developing their creative practical production skills. You will have the opportunity to hear from outside speakers and with our new production and podcasting studio you will have chance to develop skills beyond the classroom.
- 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
Overall requirements for the A Level Programme at Runshaw College require a minimum of 5 GCSE subjects at Grade 5, in 5 separate national curriculum subjects (including a minimum of grade 4 in both English and Maths). It is expected that most students will study 3 subjects – the option of doing 4 subjects for students who have an average GCSE grade profile of 8 or above will be considered on an individual basis. For more information on your future career path, visit www.informedchoices.ac.uk. View all our A Level courses in detail by clicking here.
- How will I be assessed?
- 30% coursework
- 70% written examination
- Progression Pathway
The majority of our students move on to apprenticeships, University and other forms of education. Popular university subjects taken by our students are Marketing and Advertising, Events Management, TV and Film Production, Journalism and Media, Culture and Communication.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
