I did Media Studies, there are a lot of good thing to say about the subject, my tutor found an article in the paper saying that it was a good qualification and people do defend it, do what you want. If you plan to do other more academic subjects then Media should be no problem.
hi was just wondering if having an A in media studies would be a strong subject if i'm applying to uni's such as UCL, York, Exeter .. to do English.
Thanks
Having an A in any subject looks good but then again, getting an A in media studies requires about the same level of ability as scoring a C in most other subjects, so it depends a lot on which course you apply to do at uni.
*shrugs* I got into Oxford to study English, and one of my A-levels is Film Studies; the others were English Literature, Biology and Art, and I also have AS-levels in Chemistry and Maths. I think your other subject choices will affect the universities' opinions about your Media A-level... and given the respectability of those other subject choices in your case, I would say that having a Media Studies A-level shouldn't pose any sort of problem.
How about the chemistry? surely a candidate with say a history a level or an essay subject would be chosen over a someone taking a science subject rite?
Media and english require many of the same skills, if not exactly the same and I don't think getting an A in media studies is the same as getting a c in any other subject.
How about the chemistry? surely a candidate with say a history a level or an essay subject would be chosen over a someone taking a science subject rite?
It really depends on the essay subject in question. If it's something well-respected such as History, I believe that could provide you with an advantage. If it's something not particularly respectable, then I guess there's every chance that the student offering Chemistry might be favoured, rightly or wrongly.
Having an A in any subject looks good but then again, getting an A in media studies requires about the same level of ability as scoring a C in most other subjects, so it depends a lot on which course you apply to do at uni.
congrats on getting an A anyway.
What are you basing this on exactly?
OP: The only universities to use a blacklist are Cambridge and LSE, all other universities are fine with Media studies.
How about the chemistry? surely a candidate with say a history a level or an essay subject would be chosen over a someone taking a science subject rite?
erm... you're comparing sciences to media studies? Chemistry A level is one of the hardest A levels out there so it's hardly going to be looked on negatively by any university! History and chemistry are on the same level I'd say, people who do science A levels will apply for science courses, people with essay subjects with pick essay degrees. Those with a mix of science and essay will be looked upon equal to those who don't have the mix (depending on the course). The suitability of media studies depends on the course, and the snobbery of the university you'd be better off picking a university and asking their admissions tutors though for English you'd have thought it would be advantageous as it is English from a different perspective. (I posted this comment to stand up for science subjects predominantly though! lol).
OP: The only universities to use a blacklist are Cambridge and LSE, all other universities are fine with Media studies.
I got in to LSE with Media studies!
It was to do Social Anthropology though so...
It depends what course you want to apply for, in all honesty. If you want to do Law, Medicine...want to go to Oxford or Cambridge then probably don't take it but if you have other "strong" subjects it shouldn't matter. I took Maths, Media Studies and French and I got offers from all except Edinburgh (who are just anti-england), got ABBB for AS, a very mediocre reference, and I think my Personal Statement was good. It's a balance, really. I don't think it would hinder your chances for most places, just consider your course, how competitive it is, what they'll be looking for in an application.
It depends what course you want to apply for, in all honesty. If you want to do Law, Medicine...want to go to Oxford or Cambridge then probably don't take it but if you have other "strong" subjects it shouldn't matter. I took Maths, Media Studies and French and I got offers from all except Edinburgh (who are just anti-england), got ABBB for AS, a very mediocre reference, and I think my Personal Statement was good. It's a balance, really. I don't think it would hinder your chances for most places, just consider your course, how competitive it is, what they'll be looking for in an application.
English is sooo competitive lol i doubt they'd take someone on doing media if someone else was doing say history Hmm my other option is to carry on with maths which I got a D in and try and get a better grade
English is sooo competitive lol i doubt they'd take someone on doing media if someone else was doing say history Hmm my other option is to carry on with maths which I got a D in and try and get a better grade
Well supposing you have Media Studies; someone else has History: yes, the history looks better, but if your personal statement is much more striking; your references support this, then they probably would go for yours.
Remember that your subjects are only one part of your application - if you've got the same grades as someone else then it's more likely that they look at the other things before seeing which subjects your grades are in.
University course discussion for media, film and journalism etc.
Media Studies...
Hmm my other option is to carry on with maths which I got a D in and try and get a better grade 
