A Level - Media Studies - Y1
at Barnet & Southgate College, Barnet · college
What the college says
This course is for 16-19 year olds who have an interest in the role of media in our day-to-day life and who want the opportunity to extend their practical skills in their chosen medium. Students will view, evaluate and analyse a variety of media products, and develop practical skills spanning a range of media forms.
What you need to get on
General Qualifications: For 3 A Level subjects you require 6 GCSEs grades 9-4 in academic subjects, taken in one sitting. In addition, there are subject specific entry criteria which relate to the specific demands of the subject. Specifically for A Level Media Studies you need a GCSE grade 6 in a suitable subject such as English.
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
Barnet
Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4AZ
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Start dates
- 4 September 2026 · Barnet
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