Media A Level
at The Coopers' Company and Coborn School, Upminster · school or sixth form
What the college says
The study of a wide range of rich and stimulating media products is central to the specification, offering opportunities for detailed analysis of how the media communicate meanings in a variety of forms. Learners will work from the product outwards to debate key critical questions related to the social, cultural, political and economic role of the media.
What you need to get on
At least 8 9-5 grades at GCSE, including English Language and Mathematics. Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and Grade 6 in English Literature. Additionally a grade 5 in media if studied
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
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
St. Marys Lane, Upminster, RM14 3HS
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Upminster
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