This document contains an application for university courses focusing on media studies. It includes the applicant's academic history, grades from GCSEs and media studies qualifications, as well as a personal statement discussing their interests in theoretical aspects of media like writing and research. The applicant indicates they are interested in journalism, cultural media, and photography and have researched degree program requirements. They believe a university environment would be a good fit and help them pursue future career goals.

1. UCAS APPLICATION
Your Name
BUZZWORD – castle2020

2. Grades

3. GCSEs
School Name Here
Year Subject Grade Awarding Body
2017 English Language 6
2017 English Literature 5
2017 Maths 4
2017 RE B
2017 Geography C
2017 French C
2017 Graphics D
2017 Art B
2017 Science C

4. York College Grades
Year Level (GCSE/FS) Subject Grade Awarding Body
English
Language
Maths
1 Level 2 Diploma In
Creative Media
Production &
Technology
Distinction UAL

5. UAL Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production
and Technology (Year 1)
Unit Grade
1. Introduction to Media Processes and Technical Skills
02. Introduction to Design and Research Skills in Creative Media
Production
03. Introduction to Professional Practice in Creative Media
Production
04. Critical and Contextual Awareness in Creative Media
Production
05. Investigating Audio Production and Technology
06. Investigating Visual Production and Technology
07. Investigating Interactive Production and Technology
08. Developing a Creative Media Production Project

6. Final Grade Y1
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 36
MERIT 60
DISTINCTION 84
Final Points Final Grade

7. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media
Production and Technology (Year 2)
Unit Grade
9. Characteristics & Contexts in Creative Media
Production
10. Engaging With an Audience in Creative
Media Production
11. Preparing for Progression in Creative Media
Production
12. Specialist Study in Creative Media
Production
13.Extended Project in Creative Media
Production

8. Final Grade Y2
Grade UCAS Points
PASS 72
MERIT 120
DISTINCTION 168
Final Points Final Grade

9. Courses

10. University Course
Course Title Media and Cultural Studies
UCAS Code LP63
Link https://university.which.co.uk/lancaster-university-
l14/courses/media-and-cultural-studies-ba-hons-2019-
503fb9e40897
Location Lancaster
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • DDM
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

11. University Course
Course Title Film, Media, and Cultural Studies
UCAS Code PL36
Link https://university.which.co.uk/lancaster-university-
l14/courses/film-media-and-cultural-studies-ba-hons-2019-
0a3dabea0b6b
Location Lancaster
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • DDM
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

12. University Course
Course Title Film Studies with Communication and Media
UCAS Code T367
Link https://university.which.co.uk/university-of-liverpool-
l41/courses/film-studies-with-communication-and-media-ba-
hons-2019-b22cc1cd28d3
Location Liverpool
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade • DDD
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

13. University Course
Course Title
UCAS Code
Link
Location
Entry
Requirements/
Qualification
GCSE
Grades
UAL Grade
UCAS points
General
Comments/
Course Content
Rating/Suitability
(0-10> 10 Being
Most Suitable)

14. Personal
Statement
Support in the notes section at the bottom of each slide

15. Academic History
I am looking at university courses that focus on culture and
communication skills instead of focussing on the practical side of
media, like film studies. This is because I am more interested in the
theoretical side of media then practical, I enjoy writing and
researching about media instead of creating and producing videos.
From my academic history I got a 6 in English Language at GCSE and I
really enjoyed writing, I also started sociology at A levels which I
found very interesting. I didn’t complete my A levels for personal
reasons, but while I was still sitting my A levels I really enjoyed
sociology and always imagined carrying it on later in life. I think the
link between sociology and media studies would defiantly be
something that I was interested in learning more about. And
something that I could see myself creating a career out of.

16. Current Study
This course has completely shaped what I decided to take at
University, from this course I have been able to appreciate where
my talents/skills lie in communication with media studies. I now
know that although I enjoy the practical side and have learnt a wide
range of skills about it, e.g. film making and producing, I enjoy
writing articles and conducting photoshoots more so when
deciding my University course I will be taking this into
consideration.
From this course I have learnt a lot of different skills, it has been so
useful to learn a different skill set because through that I have been
ale to appreciate where my talents lie. Also, a lot of skills are
interchangeable and I can use skills I’ve learnt for multiple different
things, e.g. by spending time l understanding how to use a camera I
have been able to create music videos, and also conduct
photoshoots.

17. The Future
I haven’t decided what I want to do in the future yet, with my media
studies qualification I will carry on to University and then through
University I will have more experience with media studies in the real
world and hopefully find an aspect that I am especially interested in
and be motivated to create a career around it. So far I am interested
in Journalism, cultural media, and photography. I have researched
these different subjects and discovered what kind of grades I need
to accomplish to have the opportunity to study these topics at
University. Journalism requires previous education in English
Language, I have a 6 in GCSE English Language which isn’t ideal but
if I manage to accomplish a distinction in my second year of media
studies then I think the grade will stand alone and increases my
chances of being accepted to a Journalism degree.

18. Outside College
Outside of school I don’t have many hobbies because I don’t
have time due to my work schedule, I work five times a week
so the days I have I like to spend socialising or relaxing.
However, in my spare time I do enjoy reading and taking
photographs so this helps me stay in touch with my journalism
passion. Also, in the next year leading up to University when I
have more spare time/or I have my time structured more
efficiently I want to start writing articles to build up my
writing strength. I also want to start volunteering because I
think it would look effective on my CV and make a University
more inclined to accept my application.

19. Conclusion
I want to go to University because I want to give myself the best
opportunities that are available to me so that I can be as
successful as I can in the future. I also think I would enjoy the
structure of University, I would excel as being independent and
completing my work, with deadlines. I am motivated and have a
very high work ethic and will make sure that I keep a consistent
and successful work rate through the course. I am motivated to
do the best that I can.

20. Introduction
I am applying for subjects that are all based on media studies,
this is because I understand media studies and I am passionate
about it. It is very important to be passionate because I wont lose
interest and therefore will stay motivated throughout the course.
For University courses I am interested in researching Journalism
ones, this is because they include two topics that I am passionate
about, writing articles and photography. Also, after researching
different universities and finding out about the different courses
included I was interested in ones from the Media and Cultural
studies course.