A-Level Media Studies
at Ashlawn School, Rugby · school or sixth form
What the college says
Media Studies develops creative and critical knowledge, understanding and skills. The course aims to cover a wide range of Media texts including print based and audio‑visual Media in a range of formats and genres comprising of, advertising and merchandise, magazines, music videos, video games and television. You will be studying these texts in depth and will be expected to discuss their conventions and issues they present for society and audiences.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs or equivalent at 5+, including 4+ in Maths and 5+ in English Language
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
Ashlawn School
ASHLAWN SCHOOL ASHLAWN ROAD, RUGBY, CV22 5ET
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · RUGBY
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