GCE AS Level in Media Studies
at Hatch End High School, Harrow · school or sixth form
What the college says
Media is an important factor in all of our lives. In this age of multi-platform, 24/7 exposure, media analysis is an essential tool for young people. Media Studies requires a keen interest, a critical eye, analytical skill and creativity.
What you need to get on
6 GCSE 9-5 grades to include Maths at Grade 4+ & English Language at Grade 5+. A GCSE Grade 5+ is required in at least 1 Humanity subject. Humanity 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
Hatch End High School
Headstone Lane Hatch End, Harrow, HA3 6NR
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Harrow
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