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GCE AS Level in Media Studies

at Whitmore High School, Harrow · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE AS level1 yearFull time

What the college says

Awarding Body: AQA Component AS Media Studies – Year 1 One Investigating the Media Section A: Investigating Media Language and Representation Section B: Investigating Media Industries and Audiences Written exam: 1 hour 45 minutes (35%) Range of forms & products studied in relation to key aspects of the theoretical framework Two Investigating Media Forms and Products Section A: Television Section B: Magazines Section C: Online Blogs Written exam: 2 hours (35%) Three forms studied in depth in relation to all aspects of the theoretical framework. Three Media Production Non-exam assessment (30%)

What you need to get on

General Requirements : 6 grade 5-9 GCSE passes including 5 or higher English Lang AND Maths. Additional or Specific Requirements : Grade 5 or above in GCSE Media Studies or related subject.

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

  • Whitmore High School

    Porlock Avenue, Harrow, HA2 0AD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Harrow

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