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Media studies

at East Leake Academy, Loughborough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Media Studies is a demanding subject. You are required to have a firm grasp of current affairs, modern technologies and fundamental concepts. You will explore in detailed written formats, the theoretical framework of media studies: representations, audiences, media forms and institutions. In addition to contemporary media examples, you will explore historical media texts, and the contexts in which they were produced, in order to develop a sophisticated understanding of the development of the mass media over time.

What you need to get on

At least five grade 6 to 9 Level 2 qualifications, of which all must be GCSE subjects, including both English and Mathematics at least Grade 5. Applicants need to achieve a Grade 6 or higher in a subject they are applying to study A-Levels if they have completed the subject at GCSE.

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

  • East Leake Academy

    Lantern Lane East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Loughborough

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