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📐 A-Level Media Studies

Year 1 / AS Year 2 / A-Level All Boards (AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, CCEA)

Free A-Level Media Studies revision notes. 6 topics across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA specifications.

🔀 Board Differences

Board specifications differ in assessment structure and emphasis. The core content is shared across boards; these are the genuine differences by board:

OCR: Two written papers on media language, representation, industries and audiences with close study products (70%), plus a media production NEA with statement of intent (30%).
WJEC/Eduqas: Component 1 and 2 written exams on all four framework frameworks and set products (70%); cross-media production NEA (30%).

📊 Course Overview

A-Level Media Studies covers 3 topic areas with 6 topics total across AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC, and CCEA specifications.

Industries and Audiences (2 topics)

Media Language and Representation (2 topics)

Theory and Production (2 topics)