Media Studies A Level

Admission is based solely on actual GCSE results. No conditional offers will be made in advance of GCSE results day.

Applications to join Year 12 should be made on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

Students applying after this deadline will be eligible to join the school if they meet the criteria and there are places still available in Year 12 on the courses they wish to follow.

Entry Requirements: - All students joining Year 12 will have achieved:

• A minimum of 52 points across 8 GCSE subjects;

• A minimum of grade 5 in Mathematics and English Language or English Literature;

• The subject requirements for the A Level subjects to be studied.

All A Level courses have specific requirements related to course content. Please refer to the detailed information for each course.

It is important to take time to read the individual course requirements and specifications.

How to Apply: - Please apply via our school website: www.dartfordgrammargirls.org.uk on GCSE results day in August 2026 by 12pm.

We are not accepting applications via KentChoices.

Please check our school website for more details.

Media Studies (AQA)

Media Studies is an exciting, relevant and engaging subject which is constantly evolving. Students will develop a range of skills from close analysis linked to the theoretical framework to practical production skills. Areas covered include media language (which includes cinematography, narrative, genre and form), representational issues, media industries and audiences as well as media issues, debates, contexts and media theories.

Paper 1: 2 hour written paper (worth 35% of the A Level)

Paper 2: 2 hour written paper (worth 35% of the A Level)

Non-examination assessment (worth 30% of the A Level)

Grade 6 in English Language or English Literature

Media related courses such as Journalism, Editing, Communication, Design, Film, Television, New Media, Fashion Industry, Business, Advertising and Marketing and Radio.