What media theory do students need to know?

The set media theorists are stated in the specifications.  At AS Level students need to know 9 theorists and at A Level there are 19 set theorists.

The key ideas students are expected to be familiar with in relation to each theorist are outlined in appendix 5e of the A Level specification on p.54-59. 

The set theorists only need to be studied in relation to the News and Long Form Television Drama topics.  

Further guidance on the set academic ideas and arguments can be found in the factsheet on our website Factsheet and in a blog written by our Subject Advisor, John Hibbert.

We also have a resource available which explores how the set academic ideas and arguments can be applied and evaluated in relation to Long Form Television Drama.