Film Studies - A Level (Eduqas)

A Level Film Studies will develop your understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of film, developing your skills of interpretation and critical analysis. In the first year, you will study British and American films, both classic and contemporary. 

In the second year, you will build on the skills developed in the first year, studying contemporary world cinema, cinematic movements and other issues and debates. You will make your own short film or write a screenplay extract and undertake individual research into a director of your choice.

Topics covered can include:

• Cinematography, mise-en-scène, editing and sound
• Aesthetic dimensions of films, such as lighting, composition and framing
• International film styles and traditions
• Major movements or stylistic developments in film history
• Narrative construction
• Representation of cultures and societies in films
• Technical skills involved in planning and producing

You will need:

• Grade 5 or above, and at least one grade 6 or above, in GCSE English Language plus one other written subject, such as History, Geography, Humanities, English Literature, Business, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Drama and Film Studies
• Three further GCSEs at grade 4 or above

If you wish to study 4 A Levels, you will need 7 GCSEs at grade 7 or above, including two at grade 8.

All applicants must have an interview to confirm that A Levels are suitable for them.

Assessment is a mixture of coursework and exams at the end of each year.

School Leavers

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, it will be free. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.

A Levels are widely regarded as the standard entry qualification for top universities in the UK, and the rest of the world. Many of our students go onto study for a degree at the university of their choice, with some choosing to progress into apprenticeships or other employment.