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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Kirkbie Kendal School, Kendal · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Probably the most relevant subject to life in the 21st century, Media Studies perfectly complements the study of English Language or Literature, Sociology, Psychology, Art and Design, and Technology. Vital in today's technologically advanced age, understanding of the media is key in navigating modern day society. Daily, we receive a wealth of images and information; inspiring, collaborative and creative, brutal, misleading and false. The media carries messages across multiple platforms designed to affect the way we think, what we buy and how we vote. Who do we believe?

What you need to get on

Grade 5 or above in English Language or Literature.

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

  • Kirkbie Kendal School

    Lound Road, Kendal, LA9 7EQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Kendal

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