What is Media Studies?
Media Studies is one of the fastest growing subjects at A level. Study of the media industries provides students with an up-to-date understanding of the political and cultural agendas of news editors, film producers, and the advertising industry. Media Studies combines the disciplines of a traditional academic subject with more current approaches to learning. Questions addressed by the course include: "Is the British Media generally fair and accurate?" and "Does film do more than entertain its audience?"
What other subjects go well with Media Studies?
Media Studies courses combine particularly well with courses in Modern History, Sociology, Psychology, Politics, English Literature and English Language, Art, and Art History.
What will I gain from studying this subject?
Students develop a keen appreciation of the media from the perspective of the industry and of the audience. The critical awareness which is developed is readily transferred to other areas of study. Media Studies is also an increasingly popular choice for entry into many degree courses including the social sciences, arts, film, journalism, political science and literary studies.
Do I have an aptitude for the subject?
You should have a critical interest in all forms of media from an audience perspective as well as a willingness to question such key issues as whether the media reflects or influences our views and be prepared to engage with complex theory.