Media Studies A Level
at Brighton Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College, Hove · sixth form college
What the college says
You will develop excellent critical thinking skills and a detailed understanding of how the media works; focusing on media language, representation, audience and industry. The course is best suited to students with ability to think critically, work independently and enjoy written analysis of media texts. You need to be a creative individual with a strong work ethic. If you are curious about the world around you and keen to become part of the organisations which shape our views of the world, then this is right for you. Goes with any theory-based, essay subject such as Film Studies, English, Digital Creative Media, IT, Computer Science etc.
What you need to get on
4 in English Language GCSE
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
BHASVIC
205 Dyke Road, Hove, BN3 6FJ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Hove
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