A Level Media Studies
at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider
What the college says
Media Studies is a creative, practical and theoretical course, in which you will explore a wide range of media texts, audiences and media institutions. The course aims to enhance your enjoyment and appreciation of the media and its role in your everyday life. It also aims to develop your critical understanding of the media through engagement with a wide range of broadcast, print and E-Media texts. You will also have the opportunity to create your own production pieces as part of your coursework. This course offers great opportunity for educational visits such as the Bradford Media Museum and Media City.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English Language and maths.
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
Wakefield College
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH
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Start dates
- 30 September 2026 · Wakefield
Only place teaching it nearby
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