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A Level Media Studies

at The City of Liverpool College, LIVERPOOL · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsPart time

What the college says

By studying A Level Media, you will discover how media forms, such as radio, film, magazines, music videos and websites, create meaning for their audiences. You'll develop analytical skills during the course and will spend time assessing how a range of social groups, issues and events are represented in the media. You will also study the industry context and the impact of new technologies on contemporary media, as well as uncovering how and why audiences respond to media texts. You will also have the opportunity to create your own marketing campaign for a film or magazine which will develop your digital, creative and technological skills.

What you need to get on

The most important entry requirement is that you are committed and determined to do well. You need to achieve a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, with at least 2 at Grade 5. These must include Maths and English. To study this particular A level, you need to achieve Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Media Studies (if studied).

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Clarence Street

    Clarence Street, LIVERPOOL, L3 5TP

    DaytimeClassroom based
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