Film Studies A Level
at The Elizabethan Academy, Retford · school or sixth form
What the college says
This course is ideal for students who want to explore how and why films are made. A Level Film Studies focuses on the analysis and deconstruction of film, over a wide historical time frame. It allows students to engage with films, from early silent cinema to 1930s Hollywood films, to contemporary and experimental cinema. A passion for a wide range of cinema is essential for success in Film Studies A Level, but it is not necessary to have studied either Film or Media at GCSE. It is an academic subject and suits students who have flourished in essay-based subjects like English Literature or History.
What you need to get on
Grade 5 or above 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
The Elizabethan Academy
Hallcroft Road, Retford, DN22 7PY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Retford
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