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Media Studies

at The Ferrers School, Rushden · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

From television to cinema, radio to podcasts, social media to blogs, and everything in between – media plays a big part of our every day. Media studies will equip you with the communication and technology skills needed to succeed in the modern workplace, whether in the media industry or not. In a media saturated world it is important to be able to look critically at what messages you are consuming, who is communicating them and how you are being influenced by them.

What you need to get on

An average GCSE point score of 4.5+ with 4 in English language. Skills and attributes: A creative eye and willingness to learn digital design and editing software. Analytical skills are key to successfully achieving on this course.

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 Ferrers School

    Queensway, Higham Ferrers, NN10 8LF

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Higham Ferrers

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