A-Level Media Studies
at Silverdale School, Sheffield · school or sixth form
What the college says
If you are interested in how television, newspapers, films, magazines, computer games, social media and the internet influence and shape the way the world we live in, then A level Media Studies may be for you! Media Studies allows students to view and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or above in either English Language or 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
Silverdale School
BENTS CRESCENT, SHEFFIELD, S11 9QH
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SHEFFIELD
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