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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Gateway Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

This course gives you an introduction to the techniques you need for successful film and print production work in the Media. You will develop technical skills and knowledge using Adobe Premiere, Photoshop and In-Design and develop your team working abilities as you work together on video shoots. You will use your skills to create assessed media products, such as radio dramas, short films, TV adverts, DVD covers, posters and short factual films. The structure of the qualification allows time for skills development to be carried out through completion of large-scale projects. The course is assessed by coursework, which may be exhibited at the end of year show.

What you need to get on

Standard entry requirements

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

  • Gateway Sixth Form College

    Gateway College 17 Colin Grundy Drive, Leicester, LE5 1GA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leicester

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