GCE A Level in Film Studies
at Eckington School · school or sixth form
Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionExpected standard2026see the detail
What the college says
Students with a passion for film, who want to analyse a range of classic and contemporary films from the niche to the mainstream.
What you need to get on
Grade 6 in one or more of the following subjects: · GCSE media studies · GCSE English language · GCSE 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
Eckington Sixth Form
Eckington School Dronfield Road, Sheffield, S21 4GN
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Start dates
- 4 September 2027 · Sheffield
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