- Home
- Essential Information
- Subjects
- Media Studies
Media Studies
EXAMINATION | ADVANCED
Why Study Media Studies?
In today’s world, media shapes how we view ourselves, our culture, and the world around us. Media Studies gives you the tools to understand, analyse, and create content that influences millions. Whether it’s social media, film, television, advertising, or digital platforms, media surrounds us every day, and studying it opens doors to endless opportunities in creative industries, journalism, marketing, public relations, and beyond.
By studying Media Studies, you'll sharpen critical thinking skills, learn how to tell compelling stories, and explore the impact of media on society. You’ll also get hands-on experience in content creation and gain a deeper understanding of how media affects politics, culture, and the global economy. Ready to be part of the next generation of media influencers and creators? Dive into Media Studies and shape the future of communication!
Curriculum
Exam Qualifications
Year 9 Options
Why Choose Media Studies?
Ever wondered how the media influences everything around us—from the latest trends to the way we see the world? The media plays a huge role in shaping our culture, society, and even politics. It affects the way we think, the choices we make, and how we connect with others. By studying Media Studies, you'll learn how the media creates these messages, why they matter, and how they impact our everyday lives. If you love exploring films, TV, social media, gaming, and advertising, this is the perfect subject for you!
Where Can Media Studies Take You?
The media industry is one of the fastest-growing and most exciting fields to work in, worth over £84 billion a year in the UK alone! Every company, organisation, and brand needs a strong media presence, which means there are endless career opportunities. You could work in TV, film, publishing, gaming, advertising, social media, web design, or even create your own media brand!
But it doesn’t stop there—Media Studies is valued in many industries beyond media, journalism, and public relations. Whether you want to be the next big content creator or work behind the scenes, this subject will give you valuable skills that employers love.
Assessment:
| Component 1 | Component 2 | Component 3 | |
| Name: | Exploring the media | Understanding media forms and products | Creating media products |
| Assessment: | Exam | Exam | Non-exam assessment |
| Weighting: | 40% of GCSE | 30% of GCSE | 30% of GCSE |
Enrichment
Students in Years 10 and 11 are encouraged to engage is as much media in their own time as possible. Additionally, taking part in the Debating Club to gain a deeper understanding of societal issues and political ideologies that have a great influence on the media.
Trips to film festivals & cinemas, Harry Potter Studio Tour and Sky Academy are run for Sixth Form Media students.