Media Studies
at Chelsea Academy, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
How one particular media industry operates and develop critical and textual analysis skills through the study of TV Drama. OCR's A Level in Media Studies will enable learners to: • demonstrate skills of enquiry, critical thinking, decision-making and analysis • demonstrate a critical approach to media issues • demonstrate appreciation and critical understanding of the media and their role both historically and currently in society, culture, politics and the economy • develop an understanding of the dynamic and changing relationships between media forms, products, media industries and audiences • demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the global nature of the media • apply theoretical knowledge and specialist subject specific terminology to analyse and compare media products and the contexts in which they are produced and consumed in order to make informed arguments, reach substantial judgements and draw conclusions about media issues • engage in critical debate about academic theories used in media studies • appreciate how theoretical understanding supports practice and practice supports theoretical understanding • demonstrate sophisticated practical skills by providing opportunities for creative media production.
What you need to get on
6 in English language
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
CHELSEA ACADEMY
LOTS ROAD CHELSEA, LONDON, SW10 0AB
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · LONDON
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