A Level Media Studies
at Woodbridge High School, Woodford Green · school or sixth form
What the college says
Two units are studied in each year through the WJEC exam board: coursework (50%) and exam (50%). For the exam unit (Media Representations and Responses), you will study the key concepts of media language, representation and audience in the contemporary media landscape. At A Level, the coursework is a research essay on a topic of your choosing accompanied by a practical production which supports your research findings. The exam is based on media theories around text, industry and audience. You will learn about three media industries in depth: the TV industry, the Film Industry and Advertising.
What you need to get on
A GCSE points score of 50 to study A Levels and GCSE Media Grade B or GCSE English or English Literature Grade B
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Woodbridge High School - 6th Form
St Barnabas Road, Woodford Green, IG8 7DQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Woodford Green
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