Media Studies
at Upton-By-Chester High School, Chester · school or sixth form
What the college says
Media students are inquisitive, creative and engaged in contemporary media issues. This course allows them to investigate different elements including news events, film, social media and new technology. It is an exciting and challenging course which will also require them to create a range of media texts, testing their imagination and technical skills across different media platforms.
What you need to get on
5 9-4 including GCSE ‘6’ in English Language
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
Upton-by-Chester High School
ST. JAMES AVENUE UPTON, CHESTER, CH2 1NN
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTER
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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Trowbridge · South West · 2 years
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Dartford Grammar School For Girls
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