Media Studies - A Level
Victory Academy, The
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB
Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: 3rd November 2025
Applications Close: 1st September 2026
Entry Requirements: Please see courses for more information
How to Apply: Via Kent Choices website
Course Summary
Learners study a range of media forms in terms of a theoretical framework which consists of media
language, representation, media industries and audiences. The following forms are studied in depth
through applying all areas of the framework: newspapers, magazines, television, online, social and
participatory media. Advertising and marketing, film, music video, radio and video games are studied
in relation to selected areas of the framework. Students will also complete their own media products
as NEA.
Course Details
Units will include:
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences.
Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes.
35% of qualification.
This component covers media language, representation,mediaindustries, audiences and media context.
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes.
35% of qualification
This component assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry and audiences.
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non-exam assessment
30% of qualification
An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by EDUQAS, applying
knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Units will include:
Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences.
Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes.
35% of qualification.
This component covers media language, representation,mediaindustries, audiences and media context.
Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth
Written examination: 2 hours 30 minutes.
35% of qualification
This component assesses knowledge and understanding of media language, representation, industry and audiences.
Component 3: Cross-Media Production
Non-exam assessment
30% of qualification
An individual cross-media production based on two forms in response to a choice of briefs set by EDUQAS, applying
knowledge and understanding of the theoretical framework and digital convergence.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements:
At least 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including Grade 5 or above in English.
GCSE Media Studies is desirable.
Your next steps...
The study of Media will be of benefit for many careers such as those in communications, journalism,
the media, IT and marketing. The skills that you will develop over this courseare respectedin all
areas of life whatever career path you choose; skills such as fluency in argument and expression,
critical analysis, project management and personal reflection will always be of great value.
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