A Level Media Studies
at Gosforth Academy, Newcastle Upon Tyne · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students taking this course should have an interest in investigating the role the media industries have on our lives. they should be interested in developing critical and analytical skills in order to examine how a wide range of media texts influence and entertain us. They should enjoy learning and using practical skills such as camera work and video editing. They should be willing to take an active role in lessons and to work with others in group situations. They should be regular consumers and audiences of a wide range of media texts, from television to newspapers and magazines, internet sites, radio shows, social networking sites, and films.
What you need to get on
4 in English & 4 in English Literature
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
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2JH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Newcastle upon Tyne
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