Media Studies

It is now more important than ever to understand the role and influence of media within society. Drawing on concepts explored by the social sciences, humanities, cultural studies, philosophy, anthropology and economics, to name but a few, Media Studies is a field that combines both theoretical and practical studies, dealing with the ownership, construction, broadcast, critical theory and wider effects upon both the individual and society.

Media studies teacher, James Ashford has put together a great video unpacking the course and offers some of the great benefits from studying this A Level.

Video - Studying Media Studies A-Level

Before You Start

You may be required to complete an activity before you start in order to help introduce you to the subject. Check back in the summer term for more details

Course Content

Using new-media and real-world examples, you will learn to undertake detailed research, plan, produce and present work, build skills in digital technologies while developing and demonstrating your creativity. The highly transferable skills you will develop can be applied across a wide range of other areas.

This course places contemporary media in a historical context and will provide you with an understanding of the key media concepts of language, representation, narrative, audiences and Institutions. Looking at a variety of media forms, from film to print to the internet, you will engage in discussions, debates, case studies and personal research.

You will also produce an assessed practical project in each year – a music magazine and either a film trailer or music video.

 You are also encouraged to supplement your programme with the Extended Project.

Find out more about The Extended Project

Life After Henley

Last year students went on to a variety of destinations including university of places at Newcastle, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, London Metropolitan, Winchester and Oxford Brookes.

Careers 

There are various options to consider for a career in the field of media including teacher/lecturer, broadcasting, research, sales, marketing and advertising. Students may consider direct entry into related employment.

Higher Education

Whilst students may continue on to study media and communications related subjects, this course is relevant to those wishing to pursue many other subject areas at degree level.

Last year students went on to a variety of destinations including university of places at Newcastle, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, London Metropolitan, Winchester and Oxford Brookes.

Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichement per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.

Learn more about our application process here.