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A Level Media Studies

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Level 3
Full-Time
ALMED (2021/2023)
06/09/2021
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24/06/2023
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Nelson and Colne College - Nelson and Colne College, Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT
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Bring your creativity to life with A Level Media Studies!

You’ll dive into the worlds of film, TV, social media, and advertising, exploring how the media shapes the world around us.

With a mix of theory and practical projects, you'll create your own media content using industry-standard equipment.

This course is perfect for future film-makers, content creators, marketers, and journalists ready to make their mark.
Step into the world of A Level Media Studies and discover how the TV shows you binge, the games you play, the films you love, and even the adverts you may scroll past are created—and how they shape the way we see the world.

In this course, you’ll dive into all kinds of media, from film, TV, music videos, and magazines to online platforms, social media, and video games. You’ll learn to ‘read’ media like a pro, spotting the techniques that create meaning—like camerawork, sound, editing, and design. You’ll also explore how different groups are represented (or misrepresented) in the media, examining issues like stereotypes, feminism, and diversity.

Media isn’t just about watching and analysing—it’s about creating. You’ll design your own cross-media production, whether that’s an advertising campaign, a magazine, or digital content. You’ll get hands-on with industry-standard creative software, bringing your ideas to life while building practical skills that are hugely valuable in the creative industries.

Along the way, you’ll dig into big questions: Who controls the media we consume? How do audiences react, resist, or become fans? And how is online media transforming the way we connect with the world?

If you’re curious, creative, and love exploring the media that surrounds us every day, A Level Media Studies is your chance to see behind the scenes of one of the most powerful industries on the planet—and to start shaping it yourself.
A Level Media Studies is delivered through a mix of classroom lessons, practical workshops, and independent projects, combining theory with hands-on experience in analysing and creating media products. You’ll explore case studies, take part in discussions, and use industry-standard tools to bring your ideas to life.
3 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 and 2 at Grade 5, which must include English Language and Maths at Grade 4.
A Level Media Studies is assessed through two exams and a practical project. The exams cover media language, representation, industries, audiences, and key theories across film, TV, advertising, newspapers, and online media. The practical project lets you create cross media content, like a magazine and website, in response to a brief, showcasing your analytical and creative skills.
Media Studies develops your analytical, communication, and creative skills, preparing you for exciting careers in broadcasting, digital media, marketing, journalism, and PR. You could become a production assistant, social media manager, journalist, video editor, or content creator. It’s also a great foundation for roles in media research, event management, and communications. With skills in media literacy, storytelling, and adaptability, Media Studies opens doors to a wide range of creative and digital industries.

Fee and Waiver Information

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Our courses are funded by the Department for Education (DfE) and the Lancashire Combined County Authority (LCCA).

In some circumstances, this funding allows us to offer courses at a reduced cost to learners who meet certain eligibility criteria. Below are the standard course fees for Lancashire residents and, where applicable, the reduced fees available to eligible learners.

To qualify for reduced fees, you may be required to complete a fee assessment and provide evidence to support your eligibility.

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The standard fee for anyone living outside of the LCCA funded area (e.g. if your home address is in the Greater Manchester devolved funded area) is charged at £12.10 per hour, but may be higher for some courses.

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