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MEDIA STUDIES
A LEVEL
MATHS & FURTHER MATHS
A LEVEL
Mathematics is an essential tool for everyday life.
It gives you an important key to understanding the
world we live in as you develop your mathematical
skills. The problem-solving skills you will develop
studying advanced level Maths are highly valued
in most careers, and mathematical ability is
very highly regarded by both universities and
employers. We offer:
Students develop critical analysis, research,
practical production and communication skills.
They engage with a wide range of media theory,
learn about industry and business contexts, and
study the subtleties of how media producers
engage with their audiences. The course balances
theoretical insights with practical applications,
preparing students for careers in (among other
subjects) media, journalism, and advertising. Media
products explored on the course include music
videos, marketing for Hollywood mainstream and
British independent films, magazines, radio and
computer games franchises.
ADVANCED LEVEL COURSES
The Media Studies A Level provides opportunities
for students to explore a wide range of media
products, forms and concepts, focusing on
media language, representation, audiences, and
industries.
Students also complete a cross-media production
coursework unit (30% of the overall course) during
which they plan and create media products based
on a set brief, combining theoretical knowledge
with practical skills.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements
ASSESSMENT
70% exam and 30% coursework
Single Maths - this is the regular Maths A level,
examined at the end of your second year. The
course is split into 2/3 Pure content, 1/6 Statistics
and 1/6 Mechanics.
Double Maths Course - In this course, you would
complete the regular Maths A level qualification at
the end of your first year, before moving onto the
Further Maths A level in your second year. This
means that you would have gained two A level
qualifications by the conclusion of the two years
with us. The Further Maths A level comprises two
Core Pure modules, and three additional modules:
Further Pure 1, Further Mechanics 1, and Further
Statistics 1.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Advanced Level entry requirements,
Plus
Single Maths Course: Grade 6 in GCSE Maths
Double Maths Course: Grade 7 in GCSE Maths
ASSESSMENT
100% Exam
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