Course information
Media Studies A Level
Hampstead School - Camden
02077948133
Westbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT
Course summary

Career options in Media Studies are diverse. A level Media Studies will help prepare you for a future career in the industry. Media Studies students enter into further study at university level or specialist higher education schools in a variety of media industries. A level Media Studies will also provide opportunities for a future within film, music or gaming industries, news reporting, either as a journalist writing for print and online publications, or perhaps as a researcher or presenter within the television or radio sectors, advertising, marketing and public relations as well as graphic design, web-design, photography and education and research.

Entry requirements

You must achieve a grade 5+ in English Language or English Literature GCSE. If you have studied Media Studies before, you must achieve 5+ in this subject at GCSE

How you'll be assessed

Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences (exam) 35% of qualification. Section A: Analysing media Language and Representation Section B: Understanding Media Industries and Audiences Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth: (Exam) 35% of qualification Section A: Television in the Global Age Section B: Magazines – Mainstream and Alternative Media Section C: Magazines – Mainstream and Alternative Media Component 3: Cross Media Production: (Coursework) 30% of qualification. Music Videos Production Magazine Design Website Design

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityCamden
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed
AddressWestbere Road, Hampstead, London, NW2 3RT