A Level Film Studies

Course Code: Q100128

Key Information

  • Course type:

    A Levels

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Next Start Date:

    07 Sept 2026

  • Duration:

    2 years

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

A Level Film Studies

If you enjoy watching films but want to better understand the theoretical concepts behind them, this course is for you.

Explore films at a deeper level – analyse and interpret meanings communicated by films, explore the social, cultural, historical and psychological aspects of film, and learn about directors, narratives, audiences and the wider film industry.

Plus, you'll explore your creativity and technical skills by making your own film, inspired by your study of famous directors. We work closely with film specialist universities which can support you on your way to a career in the film industry.

This course combines well with other A Level and Level 3 vocational courses, such as media studies, film making and animation, journalism, digital media, English language and literature or English literature, graphics and art and design.

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This course can be combined with additional A Levels or a Sixth Form vocational course.

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English language.

You will have a 9.55am start, one lesson in the morning, one in the afternoon and a guaranteed 4.00pm finish. You will also have at least one morning and one afternoon per week free for private study.

The course is a blend of exams and assessments - broken down into 70% written examination and 30% non-exam assessment.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.

Previous students from this course have progressed to university to study degrees like film studies, digital filmmaking, journalism, media studies, business studies, drama, history and law.

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