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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

Monday, 07 September 2026
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.

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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