Media Studies
at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form
What the college says
This is a rewarding course, which requires you to be critical of the world around you. You will develop your skills of media literacy through a combination of independent and supported study. You will be given opportunities to evaluate a range of texts, considering their impact on individuals, minority groups and society as a whole. As the course offers opportunities to develop your practical skills, students with a degree of creative ability will be particularly suited to the course.
What you need to get on
There is open enrolment into the Sixth Form, but there are certain entry requirements: Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; with a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Literature. This average points score is based on the QCA points system which is as follows: 9 = 9, 8 = 8, 7= 7, 6 = 6, 5= 5, 4= 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2 and 1 = 1. A strong ability in English is desirable and, where taken, Media Studies GCSE grade 5 is recommended.
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
Heart of England Sixth Form
Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Coventry
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