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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at The Bishop'S Stortford High School, Bishop's Stortford · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Media bombards us with messages every minute of our waking lives. It is also one of the modern world’s growth employment sectors. You will receive an introduction to all the main media concepts such as representation, genre, narrative, audiences and institutions, ideology, regulation, and language through close examination of the main media forms: radio, TV, film, music videos, print advertising, newspapers, online media and magazines. You will develop your essay writing ability by moving towards much greater independence in research and, by bringing secondary academic expert opinion into your work, you will advance your own writing towards undergraduate standard. You will also have to learn to work well in teams. You will learn much about practical Media production, especially online and Print.

What you need to get on

Overall Pathway requirements: 3 A levels - at least 44 from your best 8 GCSEs (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) or BTEC and 1 A level - at least 34 points from your best 8 GCSES (and at least grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or Literature) plus subject requirement: 6 in GCSE Media Studies or, if not studied, 5 in GCSE English 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

  • The Bishops Stortford High School

    Beaumont Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 4SH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · Bishops Stortford

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