A level Media, film and TV studies: Exam Structure by Board
Your Teacher Information Pack for A level Media, film and TV studies: how it is assessed for each board, key dates for summer 2027, and links to specifications, past papers and grade boundaries.
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- Qualification
- A level (linear, two years)
- Years
- Year 12 and Year 13
- Ages
- 16–18
- Boards covered
- AQA, OCR, WJEC Eduqas
- Entries 2026 (England)
- 20,975 (no. 14 A level by entries)
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
Entries: Ofqual provisional entries, summer 2026 (rounded to the nearest 5).
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Exam structure by board
Pick your board to see every paper with its length, marks and weighting, plus practicals, booklets and links.
AQA A-level Media Studies (7572)
First taught 2017
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Media One | 2 h | 84 | 35% |
| Paper 2: Media Two | 2 h | 84 | 35% |
| Non-exam assessment: Creating a cross-media production Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 30% |
OCR A Level Media Studies (H409)
First taught 2023 · first exams 2025
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 01: Media messages | 2 h | 70 | 35% |
| Component 02: Evolving media | 2 h | 70 | 35% |
| Non-exam assessment: Making media Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 30% |
WJEC Eduqas A level Media Studies (QAN 603/1149/6)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Media Products, Industries and Audiences | 2 h 15 min | 90 | 35% |
| Component 2: Media Forms and Products in Depth | 2 h 30 min | 90 | 35% |
| Component 3: Cross-Media Production Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 30% |
Full WJEC Eduqas pack · specification on the WJEC Eduqas website
WJEC Eduqas A level Film Studies (A670QS)
First taught 2017 · first exams 2019
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking | 2 h 30 min | 120 | 35% |
| Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives | 2 h 30 min | 100 | 35% |
| Component 3: Production Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 30% |
Full WJEC Eduqas pack · specification on the WJEC Eduqas website
Not in this pack yet: Pearson Edexcel (we could not check the official specification in time). Check the board's website.
Key dates
Summer 2027 exam series
- First exam (GCSE and A level): Mon, 10 May 2027
- Contingency day: Wed, 23 June 2027
- Special consideration deadline: Wed, 30 June 2027
A levels are linear: all exams are sat at the end of the two-year course. Source: JCQ key dates June 2027. Check each board's final timetable for paper dates and results day.
Official documents
- Ofqual subject-level conditions and requirements (GOV.UK)
- Grade boundaries: AQA
- Grade boundaries: OCR
- Grade boundaries: WJEC Eduqas
- Past papers: AQA
- Past papers: OCR
- Past papers: WJEC Eduqas
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Exam facts (paper names, times, marks, weightings, codes) are taken from each awarding body's own specification and summarised in our own words; no specification text, papers, mark schemes or booklets are reproduced. Exam details checked against the board's specification on 2026-10-20. Always check the current specification on the board's website.
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Questions teachers ask
How many exam papers are there in A level Media, film and TV studies?
AQA 7572: 2 exam papers plus non-exam assessment; OCR H409: 2 exam papers plus non-exam assessment; WJEC Eduqas QAN 603/1149/6: 2 exam papers plus non-exam assessment; WJEC Eduqas A670QS: 2 exam papers plus non-exam assessment. Check the specification for options.