Media Studies A Level

Applications open: 20 November 2026

Application deadline: 12th February 2027 (Late applications continue to be acknowledged until results day)

Entry Requirements: - 5 x GCSEs Grade 4-9 including English. Maths desirable. Please see individual courses for subject entry requirements. Please visit our website for more information https://www.maplesden.kent.sch.uk/830/welcome

Subject Choices: - You will need to select a minimum of 3 subjects to study and these can be a mixture of A Levels and BTECs with SEFA addition to your full time studies.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Qualifications: Eduqas A Level in Media Studies. Students will develop practical and analytical skills, learning about: how to identify the codes and conventions of film texts; how film-makers communicate with their audiences through an understanding of genre; how the film industry operates and entices different audiences; world cinema; how film censorship has evolved; how UK Cinema has changed and how directors and stars place a signature upon their work. Students will also develop the skills needed to construct their own contemporary, relevant and original film texts.

Unit 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences Examination 2 hours 15 minutes 35%

Section A: Analysing media language and representation (45 marks)

Analysis of a range of print and broadcast media texts

Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences (45 marks)

Unit 2: Media forms and products in depth Examination 2 hours 30 minutes 35% (90 marks)

Section A: Television in the Global Age (30 marks)

Humans (UK/US) Series 1, Episode 1 (2015) Original Broadcasters: Channel 4 (UK) AMC (US)

The Returned (France) Season 1, Episode 1: Camille’ (2012) Original Broadcaster: Canal+ (France) UK Broadcaster: Channel 4

Section B: Magazines- Mainstream and alternative media (30 marks)

(One option from selection provided on WJEC secure site)

Section C: Media in the online age- (30 marks)

Analysis of Zoella.co.uk and attitude.co.uk

Unit 3: Creating a Media Production Coursework 30%

Brief 3: Options available March, after the start of the course

70% exams and 30% coursework

Grade 5-9 in GCSE Engl Lit. (If taken) grade 5-9 GCSE Media or Film

Students who successfully complete this course may choose to access courses such as a BA in Advertising and Marketing, Animation, Public Relations, Journalism, Scriptwriting, Television/Radio/Soundtrack production, Film production and Cinematography or Photography. You could take this course to complement other advanced level courses such as English or to prepare for the A2 part of an Advanced GCE in Media Studies.