Why Media Studies?
In a world that is now more media reliant than ever and where media is an increasingly manipulative tool (fake news, fact checking, Cambridge Analytica, political bias, Facebook etc), it is imperative that young people are educated in Media Studies. This exciting and vibrant course offers scholars the opportunity to study all areas of the media including film, radio, magazines, music videos, newspapers, advertising, marketing, video games, TV, and online media.
Scholars will learn to critically analyse texts from each industry area and also create texts for the NEA controlled assessment unit, developing skills learned and putting them into practice.
A Level Media Studies allows scholars to learn transferable skills that would be invaluable in any professional career or further education route of study and attain ability to explore, analyse and evaluate information and successfully communicate complex ideas.
Where can Media Studies take me next?
These skills you gain from studying Media are valued in a range of University courses and careers such as: Teaching, Print Media, Digital Media, Social Media, Broadcast Media, Marketing, and Advertising.
Recent Destination for Longsands Media Studies Scholars:
- University of Lincoln – Film Production
Key Information
Exam Board:
Eduqas A680QS
Assessment:
2 Exams
1 Non-Exam Assessment
Entry Requirements:
Enrichment
Due to the crossover in curriculum, Media scholars attend trips with English scholars. In recent years, the departments have organised Theatre Trips to the Globe, British Library Workshops and an A Level Revision Conference.