Complete specification map

Everything you learn in Media Studies

Not a school tick-list — every accredited heading from spec AQA Media Studies, mapped across all major UK boards. Track progress topic-by-topic when you join Examevo.

5spec units
10topics mapped
5exam boards
AQAEdexcelOCRWJECCCEA
Intro · 4Standard · 3Advanced · 3
01

Media language

2 topics in this unit

  1. 1Codes, conventions and semioticsIntro
  2. 2Narrative and genreIntro
02

Media representations

2 topics in this unit

  1. 1Stereotypes, identity and ideologyIntro
  2. 2Social, cultural and historical contextIntro
03

Media industries

2 topics in this unit

  1. 1Ownership, regulation and fundingStandard
  2. 2Production, distribution and exhibitionStandard
04

Media audiences

2 topics in this unit

  1. 1Targeting, positioning and appealStandard
  2. 2Audience theory and responsesAdvanced
05

Set products

2 topics in this unit

  1. 1Close study of set media productsAdvanced
  2. 2Comparison across media formsAdvanced

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