Advanced GCE in Media Studies
at Burnham Grammar School, Slough · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students study nine media forms and associated set products using a theoretical framework covering media language, media representations, media industries and media audiences. They also consider the social, cultural, economic, political and historical contexts of media products.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in GCSE English Literature or English language. Students with a grade 6 in Sociology or Media Studies at GCSE will be considered with grade 5 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
Burnham Grammar School
Hogfair Lane, Burnham, SL1 7HG
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Burnham
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