A Level Film Studies
at Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, Wakefield · other provider
What the college says
This A Level Film Studies programme aims to deepen your understanding and enjoyment of film as a major art form of the twenty-first century. In particular it looks at the relationship between the film, society and the individual by exploring how films create meanings and produce both intellectual and emotional responses. In order to do this you will engage with a wide range of different kind of films and develop skills of observation, critical analysis and personal reflection. This programme is also creative, practical and student-centred with opportunities to plan, shoot and edit your own short films. Students who have an interest in Media Studies, Arts, English, Social Science and Humanities subjects will find points of contact with A Level Film Studies.
What you need to get on
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English Language and Maths. PLUS Grade 5 required in GCSE English Language.
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
Wakefield College
Margaret Street, Wakefield, WF1 2DH
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Start dates
- 30 September 2026 · Wakefield
Only place teaching it nearby
No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in media and film are the next thing to look at.