A Level Film Studies
at The Bewdley School, Bewdley · school or sixth form
What the college says
Why choose to study Film Studies?: Film Studies is a cultural course that gives you a strong grounding in film-making tradition, current practice and cinema from Britain, America and around the world. You will study film in depth, create your own and hone your analytical and essay writing skills. The A level goes well with other ‘cultural’ courses, or as a qualification that makes you stand out from the crowd. What will I study?: The practical part of the course involves writing and storyboarding a shooting script for a film short, or filming and editing an actual film. A wide range of films are studied with attention being paid to different academic approaches such as context, narrative, genre and auteurship. You learn how films are made and how they interact with audiences and reflect cultures. What skills will I develop?: Your skills of close, detailed analysis will be greatly developed by this course. You also learn how to think about films from different academic perspectives. Opportunities: Cinema visits and film conventions might become available for you to include in your UCAS personal statements. Entry Requirements: Grade 5 or higher in GCSE English.
What you need to get on
Grade 4 in 2 or more subjects at GCSE (including Maths or English Language), plus subject specific requirements: Grade 5 at GCSE English Lit
How you are assessed
Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Bewdley School
Stourport Road, Bewdley, DY12 1BL
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bewdley
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