At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Media Studies helps you analyse film, TV, advertising, games and online media while exploring how industries, audiences and representations shape meaning. You’ll develop critical thinking, research skills and creative production abilities suited to many academic and creative pathways.
Further information
Ideal for students who enjoy analysing culture, media and communication. Suits those interested in journalism, production, marketing or creative industries and who enjoy combining analytical study with creative project work.
- Analysis of films, TV, games and magazines.
- Practical production in print, video or online.
- Research, planning and creative evaluation skills.
- Study of industries, ownership and audiences.
- Understanding media language and representation.
Many students progress to film, media or cultural studies degrees, or more practical routes such as journalism, production or digital content. Media Studies also supports applications to a wide range of non-media university courses.
Lessons include textual analysis, theory application, research tasks and practical production. Assessment is through two exams and a coursework project where you create your own media product using research, planning and editing skills.
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