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Media Studies

at Helston Community College · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

You will need to be a keen consumer of a range of media throughout the course, and be prepared to learn interesting new and established frameworks for understanding issues relating to the mass media. Creative minded students also tend to really enjoy media production work. This means being prepared to study and engage with many media texts, some of which will be outside your usual consumption. One week you may need to follow the news in both print and broadcast formats, listen to the radio, or explore websites in your study of the digital media. There is a Non Examined Assessment involving practical production, you will need to be prepared to learn new technical skills, to be self reliant, well organised and motivated to succeed.

What you need to get on

You will need to have attained a Grade 5 in English Language. This is due to the level of writing as well as critical thinking required on the course. There is no need to have studied GCSE Media Studies, as the course is taught from scratch and does not assume any prior knowledge of the 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

  • Helston Community College

    Helston School & Community College Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR

    DaytimeClassroom based
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