A Level Media Studies
at Walton High, Milton Keynes · other provider
What the college says
When studying Media Studies, students will analyse and evaluate a variety of media products, and consider a wide range of media theory. Students explore contemporary, diverse topics and learn to develop research skills alongside a focus on independent creativity during the NEA project. Media Studies also offers students the chance to refine their debating skills through the discussion of the ways contemporary issues are presented in the media from a range of perspectives. Media Studies is a diverse and dynamic subject, and can be complemented by many other subjects such as English Language, English Literature, and Sociology.
What you need to get on
Our entry requirements are five grades awarded 9–5 at GCSE/L2 merit or above at BTEC/CTEC equivalent including a minimum of GCSE Grade 5 or above in English & Maths. In addition, some subjects require a GCSE Grade 6 or above in specific entry requirements (see pages 12 and 13). For the A level programme a level 2 BTEC/CTEC Merit counts as an equivalent GCSE Grade 5.
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
Walton High
Fyfield Barrow Walnut Tree, Milton Keynes, MK7 7WH
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Milton Keynes
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