GCE A Level in Media Studies
at Wallingford School, Wallingford · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Mass Media are the most important means by which information, ideas, aesthetic experiences and entertainment are transmitted to citizens and consumers. They are a force for social and cultural cohesion and are central to the discussion of politics, aesthetics, social identity and cultural rights. Through studying the media you will gain a greater insight into how such information is conveyed to the general public through the use of new and traditional forms of technology
What you need to get on
English Language GCSE Grade 6 or above
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
Wallingford School
St. Georges Road, Wallingford, OX10 8HH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Wallingford
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