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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

We live in a media-saturated world. From TV advertisements, to posters at bus stops, to the video clips on your phone; you are surrounded by media messages for many of your waking hours. Studying media will enable students to become proficient in skills which are invaluable to employers including communication, research, planning, design, presentation skills and critical thinking. This is alongside gaining a greater understanding of how media can reflect your reality or control the way you view it.

What you need to get on

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. Additional Entry Requirements GCSE English and/or Film and Media at grade 5 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

  • Sandwich Technology School

    Deal Road, Sandwich, CT13 0FA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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