Film Studies A Level
at Oldham Sixth Form College · sixth form college
What the college says
You probably like watching films, but do you like digging beneath the surface of a film to really understand how and why it was made in that way? What does a camera angle lend to the interpretation of a scene, why might music be significant in understanding a character and how does the edit of a scene direct the audience’s comprehension of the action. You certainly don’t need to be a film buff but, here at college, we expect you to be open to a variety of contrasting film styles and genres. You will want to know what makes film significant within our culture today and how film theory, and film language assist us in analysing and evaluating the impact of film.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 5 passes (grade 4 or above) at GCSE, including in both English and Maths (not including Level 2 vocational qualifications).
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
Oldham Sixth Form College
Union Street West, Oldham, OL8 1XU
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Oldham
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