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Film Studies A Level (Eduqas)

Sandwich Technology School

Deal Road, Sandwich, Kent, CT13 0FA

GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

Level 3

Available start dates

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

Sandwich Technology School

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

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Application Instructions

Applications Open: - 7th November 2025

Applications Close: - 8th June 2026 (Applications will still be considered after this date)

Other Information:- Please select a minimum of three A-Level courses. Contact Mark.Shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk for further course information

Entry Requirements: Some courses have additional entry requirements. These can be found on the prospectus.

Level 3 - 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or higher including English and Mathematics.

Transition - 5 GCSEs at grade 3 or higher. Either English or Mathematics must be at a grade 4.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

Questions/Queries:-Mark.shenton@sandwich-tech.kent.sch.uk

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Course Summary

Why study this subject?

We live in a world where films are used to bring people together for shared experiences, retell historical events and create new worlds. Through film studies, students will gain a deeper understanding of how film works as a medium of representation and as an aesthetic medium.

Course Details

Units that will be studied

The course comprises of three components:

• Component 1: Varieties of film and filmmaking

• Component 2: Global filmmaking perspectives

• Component 3: Production

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment

Component 1- 2hr 30min written examination to assess the knowledge of 6 feature-length films under the headings: Hollywood 1930-1990; American

film since 2005 and British film since 1995 35%

Component 2- 2hr 30min written examination to assess the knowledge and understanding of 5 feature- length films under the headings: Global film; Documentary film; Film movement – Silent cinema; and Film movements – Experimental

film (1960-2000) 35%

Component 3- Production of either a short film (4-5mins) or a screenplay for a short film (1600-1800 words) plus a digitally photographed storyboard of a key section from the screenplay. An

evaluative analysis of 1600-1800 words 30%

Entry requirements

STS Sixth Form offers a broad range of A Level and Applied general qualifications that will prepare you for university or employment. To access this route, you will need to have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths; however, some subjects have specific entry criteria. You will study a programme that can be tailored to meet your interests and future aspirations to give you the best chance of academic success. This programme is a two-year linear course. To study four level 3 courses, you must have at least 5 GCSEs at grade 7 or above. All courses are subject to change and are not set in stone.

Additional Entry Requirements

Grade 5 or above in GCSE English and/or Film and Media.

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