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Media Studies A level

at The Burgate School and Sixth Form, Fordingbridge · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull time

What the college says

The 2 year linear A level course for Media includes the study of the thriller genre in film and the production of a cinematic opening sequence. Likewise popular music promotion is a key part of the curriculum, including the production of a music video, advertising campaign and album cover art. Other areas of investigation will include television drama, social media and the magazine industry. From a theoretical perspective students will also study key media concepts that include audience, represenation and genre, as well as more advanced concepts like post-modernism. With links to Bournemouth Media School the curriculum at Burgate will remain diverse and forward thinking with an emphasis on creativity and the use of technology.

What you need to get on

Students should have at least 6 GCSEs 9-4 including English (grade 6) and Maths.

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 Burgate School and Sixth Form

    Salisbury Road, Fordingbridge, SP6 1EZ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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