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Film Studies A Level [Y1]

East Sussex College - Hastings

Station Approach, Hastings, East Sussex, TN34 1BA

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027
East Sussex College Hastings
2 Year(s)
Part of a full time programme
Daytime/working hours
Extra costs may be necessary for trips to enhance your learning.
A Level & Mixed Programme

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.

Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.

We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

Film Studies is an enjoyable A-Level that perfectly combines the academic with the creative. You will learn about a wide range of films, exploring all eras, including the Golden Age of Hollywood. You will learn how to analyse films, experience screenwriting, and produce a short film.

Course Details

During this two-year course you will be able to explore the power that films have over the spectator and the impact that cinema has had on the world.

Entry requirements

Our general entry criteria to study 3 A-Levels is: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 5. For a mixed Level 3 programme the criteria are: Minimum five GCSEs grade 4-9 with English Language or Maths at grade 4. Subject specific entry criteria apply:A GCSE grade 4 in English Language.

Your next steps...

Once you have successfully completed this course you can progress onto university to study the subject in more detail, or choose to specialise in other film or media based courses such as TV and Film production, Digital Media, or Broadcasting.

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