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Media Studies A Level

at Luton Sixth Form College, Luton · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time£25

What the college says

According to the Government, the creative media industries generate 1.68 million jobs and add £71.4 billion to the economy each year. They are also one of the UK’s fastest growing economic areas. Media today reflects everything in the modern world, including trends, fashion and opinion; it’s the first place we look for news, information and guidance, and helps us identify who we are. Media A Level allows you to develop your critical understanding and thinking. The course also encourages an understanding of global media, an engagement in critical debates around certain media theories and the opportunity to produce your own media texts.

What you need to get on

In addition to our general entry requirements, you must have: GCSE English – grade 4 No previous knowledge of Media is required.

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

  • Luton Sixth Form College

    Bradgers Hill Road, Luton, LU2 7EW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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