Media Studies- A Level

Applications Open: Thursday 13th November 2025

Applications Close: Tuesday 31st March 2026

How to apply:

Internal applicants (Brompton Academy & Chatham Grammar) - Apply via Applicaa using this link https://bromptonukat.applicaa.com

External applicants - Apply via KentChoices using this link - https://www.kentprospectus.co.uk/login. Please note - after sending your application, you'll receive a welcome email from Applicaa asking for further information.

Entry requirements:

Students must met the overall entry requirements and the subject entry requirements.

Overall entry requirements:

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including English and mathematics

Applied General Qualifications : 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, including English and mathematics

Subject entry requirements:

Subject entry criteria can be found on subject pages.

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Students must choose three (3) different subject options from three different Option Blocks (you cannot choose the same subject more than once). If a student is selecting the Chelsea FC or Kent Crusaders options, they will need to pick 3 A Levels/BTECS to study alongside this. Students should ensure they are predicted or have achieved grades that meet the entry criteria for chosen options by consulting the UKAT Sixth Form Course booklet. The blocking structure can be amended dependent on course sign up and other timetabling factors.

Students will explore how media shapes and reflects society through the analysis of a wide range of media texts, including film, television, radio, print, and online platforms. Students will apply four key media concepts—media language, representation, industries, and audiences—while engaging with a variety of theoretical approaches such as postmodernism, narrative theory, social theory, and gender and post-colonial perspectives. The course also provides a practical element, offering students the opportunity to plan, produce, and evaluate their own media products, such as short films or digital content. This combination of theory and production equips students with both analytical and creative skills.

Assessment is divided into three components: two are externally assessed exams, and the third is a non-examined practical project based on media production principles. Grades are awarded from A* to E.

A Levels: 5 GCSEs at grade 5-9, including mathematics and grade 6 in English Language or English Literature.

This qualification carries between 16 and 56 UCAS points and supports progression to higher education or careers in media-related fields. It is particularly relevant for those interested in journalism, advertising, publishing, public relations, digital marketing, and film or television production.