GCE A Level in Media Studies
at Wilberforce College, Hull · college
What the college says
This course is for you if you want to learn about the theory behind how media products are created and how it is used to evoke particular responses from the audience. The course allows you to learn practical skills to create your own media products such as magazine articles or your own website. It is particularly useful if you are contemplating a career in PR or journalism, to name but a few examples.
What you need to get on
You must have a minimum of five GCSE grades 9-4 and a minimum GCSE average of 5.0. You should also have a grade 5 or higher in GCSE 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
Wilberforce College
Wilberforce College Saltshouse Road, Hull, HU8 9HD
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Hull
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