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Media Studies Revision
Comprehensive Media Studies curriculum covering all key topics.
AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC aligned
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What is Media Studies?
Media Studies examines how media products are created, distributed, and consumed across television, film, radio, print, online, and social media. Students develop critical analytical skills alongside practical media production capabilities.
The course covers media language, representation, audience theory, industry ownership, and regulation. Students create their own media products — such as magazine layouts, music videos, or websites — applying theoretical knowledge to practical contexts.
What You'll Learn
Media language and semiotics
Representation — gender, ethnicity, age in media
Audience theory and reception
Media industries — ownership, regulation, convergence
Practical media production skills
Digital media and social media analysis
Media Studies at a Glance
~30,000 GCSE entries
students/year
4
exam boards
Exam Boards & Specifications
We cover Media Studies across all major UK exam boards. Select a board to explore topics, or view the official specification.
AQA
AQA-A-Level-Media-Studies
34 topics covered
View full specificationEdexcel
Pearson-A-Level-Media-Studies
1 topics covered
View full specificationOCR
OCR-A-Level-Media-Studies
77 topics covered
View full specificationWJEC
WJEC-A-Level-Media-Studies
47 topics covered
View full specificationWhere Media Studies Can Take You
Career paths and opportunities for Media Studies students
TV Producer
Developing and managing television programme production.
Journalist
Writing and reporting across print, broadcast, and digital media.
Social Media Manager
Managing brand presence across digital platforms.
PR Executive
Managing public relations and media communications.
University Courses
Media Studies
Journalism
Film & Television
Communications
PR
Subjects That Pair Well with Media Studies
These subjects complement Media Studies and are often studied together
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