A Level Film Studies

Applications Open: - 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: - 31st March 2026

Entry Requirements: - Our Sixth Form entry requirements are five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the 'A' Level Pathway (in addition to some individual subject entry requirements) and 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 and above for the Vocational (BTEC) Pathway. The course information gives specific details of course content and entry requirements. Please also refer to the Sixth Form Prospectus for the specific entry requirements for the chosen subjects.

Students need to select the equivalent of 3 A Levels or more. (Triple BTEC counts as 3, Double BTEC counts as 2). Subjects are grouped into option blocks, please be aware that not all combinations are possible.

In addition to academic requirements stated above a place will be dependent on the receipt of a satisfactory school reference.

How to Apply: - Please apply via Kent Choices if you area a student from another school.

Please visit our website www.stanselmscanterbury.org.uk for more information.

“The Film Studies course has taught me brilliant skills and offers students a chance to really experience film in a new light”.

Film Studies students at St. Anselm’s Catholic School develop exceptional intellectual, communicative, writing, and creative skills, laying the groundwork for a variety of professional paths, including those that are directly related to the film industry. We have offered Film Studies at our institution for more than thirty years and many students have been motivated to pursue careers in the business both nationally and internationally. Students that study Film typically have a great deal of interest and enthusiasm for this potent and culturally significant medium, which elicits a spectrum of reactions from the thoughtful to the emotional. Our love for inspiring students to analyse, reflect and create has resulted in exceptional student outcomes over the years. Film Studies received an ALPS score of 1 in 2023 and 2024 and an ALPS score of 2 for 2025. This places us in the top 1% in the country for student results over the past three years.

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking

Section A: Hollywood 1930 - 1990 (comparative study)

Section B: American film since 2005 (two-film study)

Section C: British film since 1995 (two-film study)

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives

Section A: Global film (two-film study)

Section B: Documentary film

Section C: Film movements - Silent cinema

Section D: Film movements - Experimental film (1960-2000)

Component 3: Production

Creation of two short films and screenplays across the course.

Activities

• Visits to the BFI in London
• School visits to the Film Department in Kent

Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking 2 ½ Hours Examination 35% of qualification

Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives 2 ½ Hours Examination 35% of qualification

Component 3: Production Coursework, 30% of qualification.

Film marketing, distribution, production, directing and acting.