Media Studies A Level

Applications Open: - 25th November 2026

Applications Close: - 15th January 2027

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

A LEVEL MEDIA STUDIES ENGAGES STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF MEDIA PRODUCTS IN RELATION TO THE FOUR AREAS OF LANGUAGE, AUDIENCE, REPRESENTATION AND INDUSTRY.

Students must undertake at least one cross-media study and must study at least one example of a media product from each form. Assessment will be through a combination of examinations (70%) and non-exam assessment (coursework) (30%). Students will be required to study themes set by AQA in preparation for two exams at the end of the two year course.

Paper 1 and 2 questions will focus on the analysis of media products, through a theoretical framework. They will be expected to demonstrate understanding of the contexts in which the products are created. The products chosen for study range across audiences of age and ethnicity. These represent engaging areas of the media for students to explore a variety of issues and debates. Throughout the course students will be given the opportunity to create a range of products in order to create a showreel to support their next steps into the industry.

The department is well resourced with a range of cameras, microphones, lighting and industry standard editing software.

5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including English Language and Literature.

A Level Media could lead onto Higher Education to study Media or other more general courses. You could go into a career related to Media such as a Journalist, News Reporter, TV Producer or Public Relations Officer.