About the course

Think about what you know and believe about the world, how you see yourself - the chances are you have been massively influenced by the media you consume: online, social media, TV, film, print, adverts, radio. Develop your knowledge based on key media industries and your skills to analyse media products. Understand how products are constructed by whom and for what purpose. Protect yourself from ‘fake news’ and unscrupulous advertising. Create your own products to a high professional standard giving you a portfolio of work for university and employment applications.

Start Date/s

01/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 5 or above which includes: English and Mathematics

Think about studying alongside: Business Studies | Computer Science | Design and Technology: Product Design | English Language and Literature | Film Studies | Graphic Communications | History | Digital Music Technology | Photography | Politics | Psychology | Sociology

Assessment

This course is assessed in the following way: 30% practical coursework 70% external examination.

Careers & Progression

On successful completion of this course you can progress onto a huge range of Media-related degree courses. You may also wish to choose a Higher/Degree Apprenticeship. These courses will help prepare you for a career in a variety of media industries including TV & Radio, Film, Journalism, Advertising, the Music Industry and Gaming.

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