GCE A Level in Media Studies
at Sandwich Technology School, Sandwich · school or sixth form
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
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Sandwich
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