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Media Studies A Level

at Herefordshire, Ludlow, and North Shropshire College, Hereford · college

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is a combination of theory, analysis and practical application, giving you the opportunity to study a wide range of rich and stimulating media products including television, advertising, print and online media. Your investigation of these texts provides opportunities for detailed analysis of how the media communicate meanings in a variety of forms. You will apply a variety of theoretical approaches, along with a knowledge and understanding of media language in your investigation of how texts position audiences to respond in particular ways.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSEs with a grade 4 (grade C) or above in English

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

  • Ludlow Sixth Form College

    Castle Square, Ludlow, SY8 1GD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Ludlow

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