Do you dream of studying Media & Journalism at university?
Our unique Media & Journalism Pathway is specially designed to help you achieve that goal and secure your place on a Media & Journalism-related degree such as Media Studies, Media & Communications, Film, Media & Culture Studies, Drama and Film & Television Studies, Journalism, Broadcast and Multimedia Journalism and many more.
It all starts with building your Pathway - use the guide on this page to start building yours!
Build Your Unique Pathway
If you’re thinking about studying Media & Journalism at university, you’ll start your pathway by taking the following mandatory A Levels.
Media & Journalism Pathway |
Mandatory A Levels |
English Lanaguage Media Studies |
Choose one A Level from:
Film Studies Pcychology Politics Sociology |
Optional Extra with the Media & Journalism Pathway |
You MAY also select one or both of these additional qualifications to broaden your knowledge even further: Level 3 Core Maths - In Year 1 Only Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) - In Year 2 Only |
Weekly Academic Support Tutorials |
The Media & Journalism Pathway includes sessions each week with your pathway progression coach to support your academic progress and pastoral care during your time with ED6. |
Tailored Work Experience
No matter which Pathway option you choose, our Work Experience Programmes are designed to give you authentic, highly beneficial, tailored work experience, all intended to enhance your UCAS application and practical skills.
STRIVE Programme
To support our Pathways model, our elite STRIVE programme provides you with access to industry experts and Higher Education partners.
Throughout this programme, you can access support in writing your UCAS personal statement, CV, completing application forms and rehearsing job and university interview skills.
It’s all about developing valuable life skills, including resilience, self-confidence, responsibility and leadership. It’s also a great opportunity to make new friendships with like-minded students
Oxbridge Support
For those students wishing to apply to Oxford or Cambridge universities, you’ll be given scheduled sessions with our Sixth Form leaders to guide and prepare you through the whole process, including help applying for Oxbridge Summer Schools.
Enrichment
Studying is important, but life at ED6 includes so much more, Pathways includes some amazing enrichment opportunities too, such as:
- Annual trip to the Houses of Parliament
- ED6 Student Ambassadorship
- EDC Sports Academies
- Student-Led Societies and Clubs