A Level Media Studies
at St Wilfrid'S Church of England Academy, Blackburn · school or sixth form
What the college says
The term mass media is an umbrella term for the industries of TV, film, newspapers, magazines, internet, radio and videogames. These industries provide an opportunity for a small group of people to produce a product (such as a TV programme) which is watched by millions. This makes media producers incredibly powerful and influential; this is often the focus of the academic study of media studies at A level and beyond.
What you need to get on
Students require 5 A*-C GCSE passes to enter 6th form. Subject specific criteria will be available at the open evening on November 3rd
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
Main Building
Duckworth Street, Blackburn, BB2 2JR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Blackburn
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