Media Studies A Level
at Havant and South Downs College, Waterlooville · college
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.
What you need to get on
Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language.
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
HSDC: Havant Campus
New Road, Havant, PO9 1QL
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Start dates
- 5 September 2026 · Havant
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