Media Studies
at Esher College, Thames Ditton · college
What the college says
Media Studies A Level is a fascinating course that will help you think about all the media texts that you use in a new and more critical way. The subject involves the close analysis of the images, sounds and text that we experience via the media and the messages and values that they convey. It is the study of individual media texts (TV programmes, magazines, newspapers, video games, film marketing materials and music videos) and, on a wider scale, you will be required to question how the media impacts upon contemporary society. It also enables you to develop some practical skills applicable to a range of careers.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
Esher Sixth Form College
Weston Green Road, Thames Ditton, KT7 0JB
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Thames Ditton
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