Film Studies
at Formby High School, Liverpool · school or sixth form
What the college says
The course involves the study of mainstream and independent American and British films from the past and the present as well as more recent global films, both non-English language and English language. The historical range represented in those films is extended by the study of silent movies and significant film movements so that students can track the development of film from its early years to the present day and beyond. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience. Studying a diverse range of films gives the opportunity to apply knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to a student’s own filmmaking and screenwriting.
What you need to get on
Minimum five 9-4 grades at GCSE to include grade 6 in GCSE English Language and English Literature
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
Formby High School
Freshfield Road Formby, Liverpool, L37 3HW
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Liverpool
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