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Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Film Studies A Level

Queen Elizabeths Grammar School

Abbey Place, FAVERSHAM, ME13 7BQ

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Preparation for Life and Work

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Queen Elizabeths Grammar School
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
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No Availability

Application Instructions

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026 ENTRY.

Entry Requirements - Please follow the link and download our Options Guide to view the entry requirements for Sixth Form and individual subjects https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/thinking-about-joining-queen-elizabeths-grammar-school-for-sixth-form/

How to Apply -

Internals - Google Form - Speak to Mr Cowlam or Mrs Gossling

Externals - Through Kent Choices

https://www.queenelizabeths.kent.sch.uk/learning/sixth-form/applying-to-the-sixth-form/

You must select a minimum AND maximum of 5 subject choices:

Option A - 3 main subject choices* + an enhancement subject choice** + a reserve subject choice***

Option B - 4 main subject choices + a reserve subject choice

*a main subject choice is a full A Level subject e.g Mathematics/Geography/Physics/German etc
** an enhancement subject choice is either EPQ, Maths in Context or Trinity Acting Exams
***a reserve choice can be either a full A Level or another enhancement option

Course Summary

Film Studies

A Level

EDUQAS Level 3 Advanced GCE in Film Studies

Course Details

What will you learn?

A-level Film Studies engages students in the in-depth study of a range of different genres, movements and time periods:

  • Hollywood 1930 - 1990
  • American Film Since 2005
  • British Film Since 1995
  • Global FIlm - a study of films not in the English language
  • Documentary Film
  • Silent Cinema pre 1930
  • Experimental Film 1960-2000
  • For coursework, students are required to produce a short film (of between 4 and 5 minutes duration) or a screenplay, and write an evaluation of their work (of between 1600 and 1800 words).
Film is one of the main cultural innovations of the 20th Century and a major art form of the last one hundred years. Film Studies offers the opportunity to investigate how film works as both a medium of representation which reflects our culture and society and as an aesthetic medium.

The course has elements that focus on both analytical and creative skills. As such, students will be expected to develop their ability to study independently, whilst honing their research skills and essay writing in preparation for the final exam, as well as showing an ability to create film products.

Enrichment

Develop film production skills in different genres.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Exam and coursework based assessments

Entry requirements

You must achieve a grade 6 or higher at GCSE in this subject. If the subject is not offered at GCSE, then a grade 6 in GCSE English or a subject with similar emphasis is required.

Your next steps...

What happens when you have finished?

You could take this course with other advanced level courses such as English, to prepare for Higher Education in Film-related courses, related courses in the Arts or Humanities, or more general Higher Education courses. With further training, you could go into a job related to film and media such as a Journalist, News Reporter, TV Producer and Public Relations Officer. The course also helps you develop the skills, understanding and knowledge that employers across lots of industries desire.

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