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Film studies

at East Leake Academy, Loughborough · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Why do we enjoy film so much? Why should we study film? Film is the major mass art form of the 21st century and the future looks set to see it grow. Film is an integral part of our culture. It is not only fascinating to look at how films are constructed and how they affect us, but also to ask what they tell us about our society, our understanding of the world around us, and how this differs from nation to nation and culture to culture. In Film Studies we will be studying cinema in all its diversity from animation to classics, from horror to comedy. We will look at how film is produced, how it communicates meaning, and how it impacts us as individuals and as a society. Film Studies will be strongly focused on the study of a range of films, their context, and an examination of the film industry itself its stars, directors, critics and producers.

What you need to get on

At least five grade 6 to 9 Level 2 qualifications, of which all must be GCSE subjects, including both English and Mathematics at least Grade 5. Applicants need to achieve a Grade 6 or higher in a subject they are applying to study A-Levels if they have completed the subject at GCSE.

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

  • East Leake Academy

    Lantern Lane East Leake, Loughborough, LE12 6QN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Loughborough

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