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Media Studies

at Plantsbrook School, Sutton Coldfield · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

With the prevalent and ever growing influence of the media in modern society, Media Studies is increasing in popularity at both A Level and degree level. The A Level Media Studies course gives you a broad experience of many different aspects of the media, including film, television, print media (newspapers, advertising and magazines) and social media. This course is 30 percent practical coursework and 70 percent summer exam. As such, this course is particularly suited to students who want a more rounded A Level experience. Not only do we analyse and evaluate the media, we get to create it in class. In year 12, students create a DVD cover and a poster as one piece of coursework, and a 30 second moving image advert for the other. Year 13 students are set external coursework from the exam board which is a different task each year. Students are encouraged to work collaboratively, in group situations, and understand different aspects of a constantly changing media. You will develop media literacy, analysing and studying the media and applying theoretical perspectives to your understanding of meaning. You will also develop a wide range of multi-media ICT skills.

What you need to get on

See pages 8-10 of prospectus.

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

  • Plantsbrook School

    Upper Holland Road, Sutton Coldfield, B72 1RB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Sutton Coldfield

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