Media Studies

Entry Requirements

Prospective students should have gained 5 GCSEs grade 9 to 4 or equivalent to be eligible for this course. English Language at grade 4 or above is crucial to success. Previous study of media is not essential.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Component 1

Media Products, Industries and Audiences. This is written examination lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. The examination assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences, and media contexts. It consists of two sections:

Section A: Analysing Media Language and Representation

Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences

Component 2

Media Forms and Products in Depth. This is also a written examination lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. The examination again assesses media language, representation, media industries, audiences and media contexts. It consists of three sections:

Section A – Television in the Global Age

Section B – Magazines: Mainstream and Alternative Media Section C – Media in the Online Age

Component 3 Cross-Media Production. This is an internally assessed component. Students will create an individual crossmedia production piece based on two forms. Students will apply knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.

Future Opportunities

This course provides a suitable foundation for the study of Media Studies and/or other related areas through a range of higher education degree courses; progression to the next level of applied qualifications (degree and HND courses); or direct entry into employment.

Future careers include:

Film producing and Directing

Broadcast journalism

Event management

Magazine journalism