Media A Level

30030L1 | Leigh College
Start Date | 01/08/2025
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Is this course for me?

You're in control of your subject choice, great if you're not sure about your future career.

Choose three or four from the following:

• Biology • Business • Chemistry • Computer Science • Economics • English Language & Literature • English Literature • Fine Art* • History • Mathematics • Media Studies • Physics • Politics • Psychology • Sociology
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What will I study?

Media Studies is an exciting and challenging subject, which encourages students to critically engage with a broad range of historical and contemporary media products.



Students who are best suited to the Media Studies A Level will not only be avid TV, magazine and news consumers, but will also want to analyse those products and their effects on society and culture.

How long is the course?

Full-time for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

Through a combination of written exams and practical assessments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-5 including English and Maths and 2 GCSE subjects graded 9-6.

What can I progress onto?

You may progress to study at a Russell group university for degrees in a wide range of related subjects.

Other Information

Students benefit from a range of extra qualifications, work placements, voluntary work and masterclasses, delivered by industry experts.

Options include: Live studio recordings (including Question of Sport), Q&A sessions with writers and directors.

Course Fees

16-18 Year Olds 19+ year olds Free for eligible learners? Is Loan Available?
FREE No No
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16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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