GCE A Level in Media Studies
at Chatham Grammar, Chatham · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will study the four key concepts in media and apply them to a range of different media texts including film, TV, radio, print and online media. Students will also study a range of theoretical approaches including postmodernism, narrative theory, social theory and various gender and postcolonial approaches to the world of media. The course offers students the opportunity to plan and produce short media texts including film and online texts. It consists of three components, two of which are exam based and the other based upon the principles of production.
What you need to get on
Grade 9-5 (A*-C) in five GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Plus, a minimum Grade 6 in GCSE English Language or English Literature. Preferable to have achieved a GCSE/BTEC in a related subject area.
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
Chatham Grammar School for Girls
Rainham Road, Chatham, ME5 7EH
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Chatham
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