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GCE A Level in Film Studies

at Mulberry Utc, London · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Film Studies students will be introduced to a wide variety of films in order to ignite their passion for film and broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. This encourages broader cultural and historical perspectives in 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. Studying a diverse range of films from several different contexts is designed to give learners the opportunity to apply their knowledge and understanding of how films are constructed to their own filmmaking and screenwriting. This is intended to enable learners to create high quality film and screenplay work as well as provide an informed filmmaker’s perspective on their own study of film. Film Studies reinforces the relationship between academic theory and practice. It is our strong desire that Film Studies should inspire learners to continue learning beyond the confines of the classroom as well as developing personal and interpersonal skills that will serve them well both in Higher Education and in the workplace.

What you need to get on

At least 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 or equivalent (including English 9-5 and Maths 9-4)

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

Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · London

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