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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Maltby Academy, Rotherham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Everyday students engage with many forms of media be it listening to music, watching TV or communicating online. This course explores why. Students need strong analytical skills as well as good essay writing techniques to succeed at this subject. Students need some creative writing skills, but this is primarily an academic course.

What you need to get on

Minimum grade 5 in GCSE English Language and/or GCSE English Literature. There is no requirement to have taken Media Studies before.

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

  • Maltby Academy

    Braithwell Road Maltby, Rotherham, S66 8AB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Rotherham

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