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Ready to Go Media Literacy Now Resources from the UK
What makes the UK curriculum particularly strong? It's the deliberate and thoughtful engagement with contemporary culture – a constant...
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Valuable Teaching Resources for Media Literacy Now
At the heart of media studies lie four key concepts – Representation, Audience, Institution, and Language Find out more about what the US...
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What US Media Literacy Now Can Learn from UK Media Education
Unlike the relatively recent surge in US interest, the UK has grappled with integrating media literacy into the formal education system...
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Navigating the Complexities of Media Education in the UK
The digital age demands a new kind of literacy – media literacy. But how is this being fostered in the UK's education system? It's a...
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Why Does Media Education in the USA Look Like a Jigsaw Puzzle? (And What Can We Learn?)
Ever tried to understand the US education system? It’s… complicated. And when it comes to media literacy, it gets even more confusing....
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What is Media Literacy Now?
Media Literacy Now informs and drives policy change at local, state, and national levels in the U.S. to ensure all K-12 students are...
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Why Students Need to Explore Controversial Media Texts
Teaching controversial media texts isn’t risky—it’s responsible.  It’s how we equip students to think critically, ethically, and...
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Modelling Media Pedagogy in the Classroom
Several scholars advocate for integrating social media and digital platforms directly into the classroom to cultivate critical digital...
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British Multicultural Cinema
These films challenge cultural stereotypes , give voice to underrepresented communities , and show that British identity is not singular,...
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History of Hip Hop and Rap for EDUQAS NEA
Hip Hop originated in 1970s South Bronx with pioneers like DJ Kool Herc, who innovated breakbeat looping This blog summarises The History...
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How did culture change from the 1960s to the 1980s?
How did culture change from the 1960s to the 1980s? The 1960s, 70s, and 80s represent a seismic shift in cultural landscapes, profoundly...
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James Bond Franchise Transition 2025
Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson  have announced they are stepping down from the James Bond franchise In a landmark shift for one...
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How does Media Studies Support Cross-Curricular Learning?
Media Studies supports cross-curricular learning in secondary schools  by drawing connections to subjects such as History , Politics ,...
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Why Media Studies Is Not an Easy Subject: Comparing Grade Boundaries with Maths and Science
According to the latest JCQ data from 2023 , the grade boundaries for GCSE Media Studies  highlight its difficulty. Why Media Studies Is...
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What are the Pass Rates and Grade Distribution for Media Studies GCSE and A-Level in the UK?
95% of students  entered for Media Studies GCSE achieve a grade 4 or above What are the Pass Rates and Grade Distribution for Media...
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What Jobs Do Media Studies Graduates Get?
85% of media studies graduates  secure employment or further study within 15 months of graduating What Jobs Do Media Studies Graduates...
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How Popular Is Media Studies in the UK?
Media Studies remains popular as a discrete subject in the UK How Popular Is Media Studies in the UK? Media Studies remains a significant...
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Can Media Studies Help Stop the Spread of Fake News?
Can Media Studies Help Stop the Spread of Fake News? Can Media Studies Help Stop the Spread of Fake News? In an era of digital...
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Books to Read Before Applying for a Media Degree: A Student’s Guide to Essential Academic Texts
Books to Read Before Applying for a Media Degree Books to Read Before Applying for a Media Degree: A Student’s Guide to Essential...
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What Media Course Should I Study? A Student’s Guide to the Best Options in the UK
What Media Course Should I Study? What Media Course Should I Study? A Student’s Guide to the Best Options in the UK If you’re considering...
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