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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Wilmslow High School, Wilmslow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're interested in how the media influences and shapes the way we think about and react to the world we live in, then A level media studies may be for you. You don't need to have studied media at GCSE, though you should have a critical interest in media and good essay writing skills. The course complements subjects such as English Language or literature, history and modern languages as well as social science subjects such as politics, psychology and sociology. It is useful for a variety of media related jobs and courses but will also give you transferable skills such as communication, creativity and analytical thinking that can be used in a range of careers.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSEs, grades 4 - 9 (A* - C), including Grade 5 or above in English Language. In addition, students who have studied Media Studies at GCSE level are required to have achieved at least a Grade C.

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

  • Wilmslow High School

    Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Wilmslow

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