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GCE A Level in Media Studies

at Malcolm Arnold Academy, Northampton · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

Media is an academic course (rather than a production-centred course) which studies the range of media industries and audiences. Students learn about the main concepts and theories which govern the production and reception of media texts. Like English Literature, the main form of assessment is through the academic essay, so this course would suit a student who is comfortable working through this medium. There is a compulsory production element which enables learners to construct a high-quality media portfolio of related texts. No prior study of Media is required to study this course at A Level.

What you need to get on

5 x GCSEs at Grade 5 or above, plus a Grade 5 in GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE and ENGLISH LITERATURE

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

  • Malcolm Arnold Academy

    Trinity Avenue, Northampton, NN2 6JW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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