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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Kesgrave High School, Ipswich · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This subject offers students a theoretical and practical understanding of the mass media, academic methods for analysing media texts and the opportunity to create their own products. Students gain insight into a range of technological means of communication, such as television, film, print, advertising and the internet. The course also provides the critical tools necessary to carry out research investigations into the media and create high-quality work in various formats such as film and print.

What you need to get on

6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Level 5 or above in this subject at GCSE (or a related subject).

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

  • Kesgrave High School

    MAIN ROAD KESGRAVE, IPSWICH, IP5 2PB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2027 · IPSWICH

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