GCE A Level in Media Studies
at Torquay Academy, Torquay · school or sixth form
What the college says
A Level Media Studies is a popular subject at Torquay Academy. It offers our students a challenging and interesting course that contains a good balance of practical and theoretical work. A Level Media is particularly useful if you wish to go into a media based career, such as journalism or marketing, or to study Media at University.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs grade 5 or above including English Language
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
Torquay Academy
Cricketfield Road, Torquay, TQ2 7NU
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Start dates
- 3 September 2026 · Torquay
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