WJEC A-level Media Studies
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Explore how media shapes our world, influences our thinking and tells the stories that matter.
Is this course right for me?
Develops your analytical, creative and critical thinking skills across a wide range of media platforms. You’ll explore how media is created, consumed and influenced by audiences and institutions, while discovering its power to shape opinions, reflect society and drive global cultural trends.
What are the entry requirements?
- Six GCSEs at grade C or above (may include one relevant equivalent) to include:
- English Language & Literature/Cymraeg Language & Literature
- AND Mathematics & Numeracy
- English Language & Literature/Cymraeg Language & Literature grade BB
- Please check the AS Level Options Grid to see if this subject fits into your chosen programme
- Each application is considered on individual merit
- Entry is subject to attending a course meeting or informal interview
If you completed your GCSEs before summer 2027, please contact Admissions to discuss entry requirements.
Current student - what are the entry requirements?
- Successful completion of relevant programme (including skills) and decision from progression board meeting
- Each application is considered on individual merit
What will I learn?
A-level Media Studies provides an exciting range of modules that ask critical questions about the media industry: What are they trying to communicate? How obvious is their message? Does the media reflect reality or does it try to control what you think?
You will learn about the history, development, contemporary use and relevance of magazines, newspapers, the internet, radio and advertising.
Our goal is to enable you to form your own personal opinion on a wide range of topics, whilst developing your knowledge and understanding of: communication, culture, politics and citizenship.
Units to be studies will include:
- Investigating the media
- Creating a media production
- Media in the global age
- Creating a cross-media production
Will I need to study additional English & Maths skills?
You may need to study an additional skills course depending on:
- the course you are taking at College
- what grades you gained in your GCSE Maths and/or English Language
Below to find out what skills course you may be taking at College.
Work-based, progression pathway programmes within the Built Environment Faculty – you will study Essential Skills Wales (ESW) in Application of Number and Communications.
Jobs Growth Wales (JGW+) programme – will be timetabled into literacy and numeracy sessions. To discuss the opportunity of attending a GCSE resit programme, in addition to their JGW+ timetable, please contact skills@pembrokeshire.ac.uk
Life Skills Academy programmes – you will have opportunities to upskill in English and Maths through Wales Essential Skills Toolkit (WEST) / Century or attending Essential Skills classes.
All other courses and those who have progressed through the internal progression route:
Upskilling Destination Programme – an hour and half session a week developing essential research skills, critical thinking, and academic writing techniques, supporting literacy, numeracy, digital literacy and employability skills
A one year GCSE Resit Programme in GCSE Mathematics Intermediate Tier (Welsh or English medium) / GCSE English Language
A one or two year pre-GCSE upskilling course in required subject/s – The priority of this programme (Foundation Maths for Mathematics pathway) is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression onto the one-year, intermediate tier resit programme.
A one year pre-GCSE upskilling course in mathematics – The priority of this programme is to build fundamental skill and knowledge, to prepare learners for progression to the Foundation Maths programme.
Can I do this course in Welsh?
How will I be assessed?
- Written examination
- Completion of a final major project
What can I do next?
This course can lead to a diverse range of career opportunities such as:
- Journalism
- Digital marketing
- Public relations
- Social media
- Broadcasting
- Film, television and media production
Do I need to bring/buy any equipment?
- Stationery - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course
- Textbooks - you will be told about any specific items before you start the course, most textbooks are available to loan from the college library or online libraries
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
Are there any additional costs?
- No tuition fee
- You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page
Any costs above are approximate and may change.
