GCE AS Level in Media Studies
at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
Media is an intensive and academic field of study with a specific film terminology and a range of theorists’ ideals to explore and examine. You will need commitment, drive, ambition; high expectations are the key motivators to inspiring, achieving and excelling within this exciting and unique area of study.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 in GCSE English
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
Southmoor Academy 6th Form
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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