GCE A Level in Film Studies
at The Rochester Grammar School, Rochester · school or sixth form
What the college says
OCR’s A Level in Film Studies has been designed to ignite a passion for film and encourage broader cultural and historical perspectives on this academic area of study. This course of study encourages learners to watch, engage critically with and explore a wide range of film; to develop and sustain confident, personal responses to film via textual analysis; and to enjoy a variety of critically acclaimed films across the major genres. These include films from different cultural perspectives, films from the Silent Era to the present day, and different forms of film, including documentary, shorts and experimental.
What you need to get on
GCSE Grade 6 in English (Literature or Language) OR Grade C in AS Film Studies.
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 Rochester Grammar School
Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 3BY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Rochester
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