Media Studies
at Netherthorpe School, Chesterfield · school or sixth form
What the college says
A two year course in Media Studies which leads to a level 3 qualification
What you need to get on
You do NOT need to have done GCSE Media Studies to access this course. Prospective students should have a range of good passes in English, Drama, ICT and Graphic Design would be an advantage.
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
Netherthorpe School
RALPH ROAD STAVELEY, CHESTERFIELD, S43 3PY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · CHESTERFIELD
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