Media Studies
at Southam College · college
What the college says
Students interested in film, television, social media and digital culture and who may be considering careers in media, marketing, journalism or production.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 in Media Studies or Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature. A portfolio of work & discussion with the Head of Department if not studied before.
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
Southam College Sixth Form
SOUTHAM COLLEGE WELSH ROAD WEST, SOUTHAM, CV47 0JW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · SOUTHAM
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