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Film Studies

at Heart of England School, Coventry · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level24 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

If you're interested in how and why films are made and are passionate about cinema across the genres then A level Film Studies is for you. You don't need to have studied GCSE Film or Media to take the A level but as an essay based, academic subject it will probably appeal to you if you did well in subjects such as English, Sociology or History GCSE. It can be useful in a wide variety careers from film production, journalism, marketing and education and for higher education subjects such as film and media studies, creative writing or the social sciences. It will give you transferable skills including visual communication, critical analysis and presentation that are useful for a wide variety of careers.

What you need to get on

Each student will need to achieve a minimum average points score of 4.8 from the best 8 results; with a Grade 4 or higher in Maths and English Language or Literature. This average points score is based on the QCA points system which is as follows: 9 = 9, 8 = 8, 7= 7, 6 = 6, 5= 5, 4= 4, 3 = 3, 2 = 2 and 1 = 1

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

  • Heart of England Sixth Form

    Gipsy Lane Solihull, Coventry, CV7 7FW

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Coventry

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