Film Studies

Applications Open: Open Now!

Applications Close: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Entry Requirements: Minimum entry requirements are 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, which MUST include English Language and Mathematics, plus any additional individual subject requirements.

How to Apply: Applications are only accepted via Kent Choices.

Film Studies utilises many of the critical skills developed through the study of English Literature and allows students to express these through a visual medium.

Assessment: 70% written exam, 30% coursework.

The two-year course is divided into three components:

Component 1

• Hollywood 1930 – 1990

• American Film since 2005

• British Film since 1995

Component 2

• Global Film

• Documentary Film

• Silent Cinema

• Experimental Film

Component 3

The practical coursework elements give students the opportunity to make their own films, develop their own screenplays and storyboards whilst also requiring them to undertake research on a topic/aspect of film of their own choosing. Film studied include:

• Casablanca, Bonnie and Clyde, La La Land, Trainspotting, Pan’s Labyrinth, Amy, the films of Buster Keaton and Pulp Fiction.

General entry requirements: Grade 4 in English Language and Maths together with 3 other GCSE grades at grade 4 or above is the minimum requirement to enter Hillview Sixth Form.

Subject Specific Criteria:

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language and English Literature. GCSE Maths grade 4 or above. An APS of 4.5.

Film Studies students can progress into a wide range of careers such as journalism, marketing, graphic design, film production, public relations and publishing.