AQA A-level Media Studies (7572)
Exam structure at a glance for AQA A-level Media Studies: every paper with its time, marks and weighting, plus the facts and links you need.
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- Board
- AQA
- Specification code
- 7572
- Level
- A level
- First teaching
- 2017
- Exam papers
- 2 · 4 h in total
- Last checked
- 2026-10-20
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Papers and weightings
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | What it is (our summary) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1: Media One | 2 h | 84 | 35% | Written exam on media language, representation, industries and audiences using the close study products. |
| Paper 2: Media Two | 2 h | 84 | 35% | Written exam with in-depth analysis of media forms and products. |
| Non-exam assessment: Creating a cross-media production Non-exam assessment | not stated | 60 | 30% | Statement of intent plus a cross-media production for one of six AQA briefs that change each year; teacher-marked, AQA-moderated. |
Times are exam lengths; weightings are shares of the whole qualification. Summaries are in our own words.
Good to know
- Non-exam assessment: Cross-media production, 60 marks, 30%.
Not yet confirmed by us: Paper 1/2 content summaries are general - the page read gave lengths, marks and weights only.. Check the official documents.
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.
Specification, past papers and grade boundaries
- AQA: Specification at a glance (board website)
- AQA: Specification (PDF, board website)
- AQA: Past papers and mark schemes (board website)
- AQA: Grade boundaries (board website)
Facts checked against: aqa.org.uk.
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Questions teachers ask
How long are the AQA A-level Media Studies exams?
Paper 1: 2 h; Paper 2: 2 h.