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April 2024
GCSE and A-level Media Studies: submitting NEA sample files in summer 2024
For summer 2024 we’ve made changes to the way you submit your non-exam assessment (NEA) coursework samples for GCSE and A-level Media Studies.
February 2024
Updated JCQ guidance: use of artificial intelligence in assessments
The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ) has published updated guidance on artificial intelligence (AI) use in assessments.
January 2024
A-level Media Studies: Close Study Product update – Zendaya
We’re replacing Zendaya in our A-level Media Studies Close Study Product (CSP) booklet. This change affects exams in 2025.
GCSE Media Studies: CSP update for summer 2024 exams
For learners being assessed in their GCSE Media Studies course (8572) in summer 2024 and onwards, we have clarification about the video game Kim Kardashian: Hollywood in our Close Study Product (CSP) booklets.
September 2023
A-level Media Studies: CSP update for summer 2024 exams
We have clarification about the Close Study Products (CSPs) Horizon Forbidden West and Zendaya. Find out more.
May 2023
Creating a more inclusive curriculum for the creative arts
In our latest blog on equality, diversity and inclusion in our qualifications, our Head of Curriculum for Creative Arts, Sandra Allan, explains the further work we’ve done to bring greater diversity to our creative arts subjects.
February 2023
GCSE Media Studies: Close Study Product update for 2023 and 2024
An update on the Close Study Product (CSP) booklets for assessment in 2023 and 2024.
January 2023
GCSE Media Studies: updated teaching materials for 2023
We’ve made some updates to our GCSE Media Studies resources for 2023.
October 2022
AQA adds new diverse and modern products to its Media Studies A-level
We're delighted to have added nine new products to our A-level Media Studies course to make it more diverse and modern.
September 2022
GCSE and A-level Media Studies: NEA arrangements for summer 2023
For students taking exams in summer 2023, the usual arrangements for NEA are now in place. To support your teaching, we wanted to remind you of the specification requirements for GCSE and A-level Media Studies.