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Overview

This specification offers both a theoretical and practical approach to media studies and new media. Candidates explore textual analysis, media industries, evaluation of production work and critical perspectives.

Benefits to you and your learners of teaching this qualification

• This more modern specification reflects the growing importance of media studies as a subject
• The mix of theoretical and practical work gives centres the flexibility to choose topics and interests
• It's up to the minute - this new specification is based on recent consultation with industry media experts
• There are now four units instead of six. Two are coursework based, two examinable units of two hours each with no word limits on the production work
• Candidates are able to explore textual analysis, media industries, evaluation of production work and critical perspectives.

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