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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Medina College · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2020see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The Media plays a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. It shapes our perceptions of the world through representations, ideas and the points of view they offer. The media have a real relevance and importance in our lives today, providing us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The economic importance of media industries is unquestionable with millions of people employed worldwide. The globalised nature of the contemporary media, ongoing technological developments and more opportunities to interact with the media suggests that its importance in contemporary life can only increase. The two-year a level course offers students the opportunity to develop a thorough and in-depth understanding of these key issues, using a variety of advanced theoretical approaches to support critical exploration and reflection, analysis and debate. The study of a wide range of rich and stimulating media products is central to the specification. Students will work from the product outwards to debate and analyse key critical questions related to all aspects of the media. The subject content is wide ranging and includes studies of music and video games, advertising and film marketing, newspapers and radio programmes, media language, representations, audiences and media industries and blogs and websites.

What you need to get on

5 GCSE A* to C or 9 to 5 preferably with B or 6 in English

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

  • The Island VI Form

    ISLAND INNOVATION VI FORM CAMPUS ST. JAMES STREET, NEWPORT, PO30 1LJ

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