GCE A Level in Film Studies
at Townley Grammar School, Bexleyheath · school or sixth form
What the college says
Students will be introduced to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film, the significance of the art form and its social, cultural, political and historical contexts. Students therefore critically analyse and evaluate mainstream American films from the past and the present as well as a range of recent and contemporary British films, American independent films and global films in a variety of languages.
What you need to get on
Must have achieved a 6 in GCSE English Literature or Language.
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
Townley Grammar School
Townley Road, Bexleyheath, DA6 7AB
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Bexleyheath
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