Media Studies
at Southmoor Academy, Sunderland · school or sixth form
What the college says
WJEC Level 3 Advanced GCE in Media Studies The media are at the heart of the modern world; studying and understanding them is both fascinating and important. This course will allow you to develop a critical and analytical approach to different types of media texts as well as the media institutions which create and circulate them. You will explore all aspects of today’s media world, including newspapers, magazines, TV, film, radio, advertising and the internet. You will also consider the changes and debates surrounding the rise and development of digital media.
What you need to get on
Grade C in GCSE English or English language. A genuine interest in, and enthusiasm for, all aspects of the media would be a distinct advantage.
How you are assessed
Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.
What this level means
The level was not stated in the source data.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
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Where it runs
Southmoor Academy 6th Form
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
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Start dates
- 8 September 2026 · Sunderland
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