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Media Studies A Level

at ARDEN, Solihull · other provider

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The media play a central role in contemporary culture, society and politics. They shape our perceptions of the world through the representations, ideas and points of view they offer. The media have real relevance and importance in our lives today, providing us with ways to communicate, with forms of cultural expression and the ability to participate in key aspects of society. The economic importance of the media is also unquestionable. The media industries employ large numbers of people worldwide and generate significant global profit. The globalised nature of the contemporary media, ongoing technological developments and more opportunities to interact with the media suggest their centrality in contemporary life can only increase.

What you need to get on

Grade 5-9 in Maths and English plus three other GCSE subjects at grade 5 or a grade 6 in Media Studies.

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

  • Arden Academy

    Station Road Knowle, Solihull, B93 0PT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Solihull

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