If you are interested in how the media influences and shapes the way we think about and react to the world we live in, then A level media studies may be of interest to you. You may already have some knowledge of the subject from GCSE but you don't need to have studied it already to do the A level course, though you should have a critical interest in media and good essay writing skills. Media studies A level complements subjects such as English Language or Literature, history and modern languages as well as social science subjects such as politics, psychology and sociology. It's useful for a variety of media related jobs and courses but will also give you a useful set of transferable skills that can be used in a range of careers.
In order to gain entry to The Boswells Sixth Form all students must achieve a minimum of 40 points from their best 8 GCSE subjects, including minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths. Subject Specific requirements: Grade 6 GCSE Media studies, if not taken Grade 5 in English Language.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 2 written examination papers lasting 2 hours 15 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. You will also complete coursework to a brief set by the exam board that will count for 30% of your overall grade.
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| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY |
If you are interested in how the media influences and shapes the way we think about and react to the world we live in, then A level media studies may be of interest to you. You may already have some knowledge of the subject from GCSE but you don't need to have studied it already to do the A level course, though you should have a critical interest in media and good essay writing skills. Media studies A level complements subjects such as English Language or Literature, history and modern languages as well as social science subjects such as politics, psychology and sociology. It's useful for a variety of media related jobs and courses but will also give you a useful set of transferable skills that can be used in a range of careers.
In order to gain entry to The Boswells Sixth Form all students must achieve a minimum of 40 points from their best 8 GCSE subjects, including minimum grade 4 in English Language and Maths. Subject Specific requirements: Grade 6 GCSE Media studies, if not taken Grade 5 in English Language.
Assessment is through final examination at the end of the course. There are 2 written examination papers lasting 2 hours 15 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes. You will also complete coursework to a brief set by the exam board that will count for 30% of your overall grade.