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There are no exams or moderation in June 2021 and results will be based on teacher judgement. The Your guide to the changes for 2021 for this qualification remains available as some of the guidance may still be useful to you and your students.
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Our A Level in Media Studies encourages students to study the media in an academic context and apply the knowledge and understanding gained to their own media productions. They develop critical thinking skills as they study the media in both global and historical contexts.
Specification code: H409 Qualification number: 603/2339/5 First teaching 2017, with first assessment 2019
Our AS Level in Media Studies introduces students to the influence of the media today, both nationally and globally. They study the impact of the media on society, culture, politics and the economy, and apply their theoretical knowledge and understanding in the production of their own media product.
Specification code: H009 Qualification number: 603/1943/4 First teaching 2017, with first assessment 2018
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