GCE A Level Media Studies
at The St Marylebone Cofe School, London · school or sixth form
What the college says
2 Year A-Level course. Skills gained from taking this course: Practical production skills from mock-ups and storyboarding, to use of DTP programmes, Adobe Photopshop and Final Cut Pro. Digital technology-Camera’s, sound recorders, video cameras. Analytical skills. Research and independent study. Work as a team member on production work. To succeed in this subject you need to have good ICT skills and a genuine interest in the media. We find that students who have studied Art & Design or Design & Technology bring their creativity to the practical production work. You will need to be prepared to work independently, in your own time, on research and production work.
What you need to get on
Five 6 to 9 grades at GCSE and a 5 in Maths. Grade 6 in English Language GCSE.
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
St Marylebone CoE School Sixth Form
14 Blandford Street, London, W1U 4AZ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · London
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