GCSE Media Studies
We've updated our qualifications to reflect changes to 2021 exams and assessment.
Read about the changes to 2021 exams for GCSE Media Studies
- Teaching from: September 2017
- Exams from: June 2019
- Specification code: 8572
- QAN code: 603/2105/2
Our GCSE Media Studies offers you and your students an interactive and engaging course that aims to broaden students’ minds. You’ll cover all aspects of media including language, representations, industries and audiences, giving students both an overall and in-depth understanding of how media represents the world.
Our new topics offer a broad overview of the subject as well as a more detailed study of relevant and contemporary content. To support your teaching, we’ve designed a clear and straightforward specification and a range of resources.
Teaching resources
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Key dates
- GCSE Media Studies preliminary materials issued 1 March 2021. Available in subject area on aqa.org.uk (8572/C)
- Exam for GCSE Media Studies Paper 1 (8572/1)
Series: June 2021
Start time: pm
Duration: 1h 30m - GCSE Media Studies preliminary materials issued 29th June. Available in subject area on aqa.org.uk and dispatched as paper copy from actual entries early/mid May (8572/2/TN)
Specification news
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Juliette McGirr,
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