International Baccalaureate (IB) Film Diploma

Applications Open: 3rd November 2025

Applications Close: 27th February 2026

Application Details: At Hartsdown Academy we run the International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme https://www.ibo.org/programmes/career-related-programme/ . Prospective students need to choose 1 Vocational Course (BTEC or OCR) and 2 IB Diploma Courses.

Entry Requirements: 5 x Grade 4-9 including Maths & English. A good attendance and behaviour record is also essential.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

IB Film will provide you with opportunities to develop your analysis skills by examining a range of films from an array of cultures. Students are given the tools and skills necessary to express themselves creatively by making films and experimenting in different film roles.

Year 12

• Term 1- Film Form
• Term 2 - Film Form
• Term 3 - Practical Production
• Term 4 - Film Form - Exploring a Film Movement
• Term 5 - Practical Production
• Term 6 - Practical Production

Year 13

• Term 1 - Comparative Study
• Term 2 - Comparative Study & Practical Production
• Term 3 - Textual Analysis
• Term 4 - Finalising Practical Production

Year 12

Term 1 & 2 - Textual Analysis 30%

Term 1, 2 & 4 - Comparative Study 30%

Term 3, 5, 6 - Film Portfolio 40%

Year 13 - Work assessed in second year.

Term 1, 2 - Comparative Study 30%

Term 3, 4, 5 - Film Portfolio 40%

Term 5, 6 - Textual Analysis 30%

Assessment

Textual Analysis (1750 word essay on 5 minutes of a selected film)

Comparative Study (10 minute video essay)

9 minute portfolio containing student film (3 minutes) and two experiments (2 experiments in 2 different film roles, one minute thirty seconds per experiment)

5+ English and Maths and 3 subjects at Grade 4+

Where does this lead?

You could study Film at one of the best universities in the UK:

• London Film Academy
• University of Kent
• University of Warwick
• University of Essex
• King’s College London
• University of Stirling
• University of Hull
• University of Westminster, London
• Middlesex University
• Liverpool John Moores University

Or, study Film Production:

• Arts University Bournemouth
• London Film Academy
• London Film School
• MetFilm School
• National Film and Television School
• University of Westminster

UCAS Points

The IB Film Diploma carries UCAS points at both Standard and Higher Level.

Point at Standard Level using the UCAS Tariff Points Calculator:

• Level 7 -28
• Level 6 - 24
• Level 5 - 16
• Level 4 - 12
• Level 3 - 6
• Level 2 - 0
• Level 1 - 0

In terms of careers, studying IB Film could open up lots of opportunities. These are just some examples:

• Director
• Sound Design
• Editor
• Cinematographer
• Screenwriter
• Location Scout
• Producer
• Production Design
• Film Critic
• Teacher