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

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.
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.
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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