A-Level Media Studies grade boundaries — June 2026
Cambridge International AS & A Level (9607). Minimum weighted marks for each grade in the June 2026 series, by paper combination. Find the row matching the papers you sat.
Compared with June 2025, the A* boundary for Papers 01, 03, 21, 41 rose by 1 mark (178 → 179) and the E boundary rose by 4 marks (83 → 87).
A Level options — June 2026
| Papers | Max | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 01, 03, 21, 41 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 01, 03, 22, 42 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 01, 03, 23, 43 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 21, 41, 81 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 21, 41, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 22, 42, 81 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 22, 42, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 23, 43, 81 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 03, 23, 43, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 21, 41, 81, 83 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 21, 41, 81, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 21, 41, 83, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 21, 41, 91, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 22, 42, 81, 83 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 22, 42, 81, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 22, 42, 83, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 22, 42, 91, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 23, 43, 81, 83 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 23, 43, 81, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 23, 43, 83, 91 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 23, 43, 91, 93 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13970% | 12161% | 10452% | 8744% |
| Papers 50, 60 | 150 | 12684% | 10872% | 9060% | 7248% | 5436% | 3624% |
| Papers 03, 41, 67 | 200 | 18090% | 16080% | 14070% | 12161% | 10251% | 8442% |
| Papers 03, 41, 87 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13869% | 12060% | 10251% | 8543% |
| Papers 03, 42, 67 | 200 | 18090% | 16080% | 14070% | 12161% | 10251% | 8442% |
| Papers 03, 42, 88 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13869% | 12060% | 10251% | 8543% |
| Papers 03, 43, 67 | 200 | 18090% | 16080% | 14070% | 12161% | 10251% | 8442% |
| Papers 03, 43, 89 | 200 | 17990% | 15980% | 13869% | 12060% | 10251% | 8543% |
| Papers 60, 80 | 150 | 13087% | 11476% | 9866% | 8154% | 6443% | 4832% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
AS Level options — June 2026
| Papers | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 01, 21 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 01, 22 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 01, 23 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 21, 81 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 21, 91 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 22, 81 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 22, 91 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 23, 81 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 23, 91 | 100 | 7979% | 6969% | 6161% | 5353% | 4545% |
| Papers 50 | 75 | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
Marks are minimum weighted totals; percentages are rounded up. Anything below the E threshold is ungraded (U).
Paper (component) thresholds — June 2026
The minimum raw mark on each individual paper. Cambridge weights and adds these to set the syllabus boundaries above; there is no A* at paper level.
| Paper | Max | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 01 | 50 | 4080% | 3570% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% |
| Paper 03 | 50 | 4080% | 3570% | 3060% | 2550% | 2040% |
| Paper 21 | 50 | 3978% | 3468% | 3162% | 2857% | 2550% |
| Paper 22 | 50 | 3978% | 3468% | 3162% | 2857% | 2550% |
| Paper 23 | 50 | 3978% | 3468% | 3162% | 2857% | 2550% |
| Paper 41 | 60 | 4880% | 4270% | 3762% | 3152% | 2644% |
| Paper 42 | 60 | 4880% | 4270% | 3762% | 3152% | 2644% |
| Paper 43 | 60 | 4880% | 4270% | 3762% | 3152% | 2644% |
| Paper 50 | 75 | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
| Paper 60 | 75 | 5472% | 4560% | 3648% | 2736% | 1824% |
June 2026 vs June 2025
Change in the minimum mark for matching paper routes (same series, one year earlier). Positive = harder to reach the grade.
| Papers | A* | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papers 01, 03, 21, 41 | +1 178→179 | +2 157→159 | +3 136→139 | +3 118→121 | +4 100→104 | +4 83→87 |
| Papers 03, 41, 67 | +2 178→180 | +2 158→160 | +2 138→140 | +3 118→121 | +3 99→102 | +4 80→84 |
| Papers 03, 41, 87 | +3 176→179 | +3 156→159 | +2 136→138 | +3 117→120 | +3 99→102 | +4 81→85 |
| Papers 01, 21 | ±0 79→79 | +1 68→69 | +2 59→61 | +2 51→53 | +2 43→45 | |
| Papers 21, 81 | ±0 79→79 | +1 68→69 | +2 59→61 | +2 51→53 | +2 43→45 |
Media Studies grade boundaries June 2025 → · All sessions since June 2022 →
Frequently asked
- What was the A* boundary for Media Studies in June 2026?
- For Papers 01, 03, 21, 41, an A* needed 179 out of 200 weighted marks (90%). Other paper combinations have their own thresholds — see the table above.
- What mark was a pass (grade E) in Media Studies June 2026?
- Grade E is the lowest pass. For Papers 01, 03, 21, 41 it needed 87/200 (44%). Below that the result is U (ungraded).
- Why are the paper thresholds different from the overall boundaries?
- Cambridge sets a threshold for each paper (component) first, then weights and adds them to get the syllabus boundary for each combination of papers. Your grade comes from the weighted total, not from any single paper. Paper thresholds have no A* — the A* only exists at syllabus level.
- Did Media Studies grade boundaries go up or down in June 2026?
- Compared with June 2025, the A* boundary for Papers 01, 03, 21, 41 rose by 1 mark (178 → 179) and the E boundary rose by 4 marks (83 → 87). Boundaries move to keep the standard constant when a paper turns out harder or easier than usual.
Calculate your Media Studies grade → Percentage needed for each grade
Figures sourced from the official Cambridge grade threshold tables. Always confirm with your exam board.