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Free A Level Film Studies in Merton

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyWJEC awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 GCE A Level in Film Studies in Merton. Classes run at Ursuline High School. This two-year, full-time daytime course covers mainstream and independent American and British films, global non-English language cinema, and silent film. You'll need a grade 5 to 9 in GCSE English Language or English Literature to apply. The gce a level in film studies classes develop your ability to analyse film form, context, and meaning across a wide historical and cultural range. The WJEC gce a level in film studies qualification is the standard university entry qualification for film, media, and related degree courses.

Who this course is for

A level Film Studies introduces learners to a wide variety of films in order to broaden their knowledge and understanding of film and the range of responses films can generate. You will study mainstream and independent American and British films from the past and the present as well as more recent global films, both non English language and English language. The historical range of film represented in those films is extended by the study of silent film and significant film movements (such as European avant-garde and new wave cinemas in Europe and Asia) so that learners can gain a sense of the development of film from its early years to its still emerging digital future. Studies in documentary, experimental and short films add to the breadth of the learning experience. Production work is a crucial part of this specification and is integral to learners’ study of film. 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.

Entry requirements

Grade 5-9 in English Language or English Literature

What you will learn

  • You'll analyse mainstream and independent American and British films from different periods.
  • You'll study global cinema, including non-English language films.
  • You'll explore silent film and its significance in film history.
  • You'll examine how films generate different responses in audiences.
  • You'll develop skills in close textual analysis of moving image.
  • You'll write critically about film form, narrative, and context.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based study at Ursuline High School. The WJEC specification is assessed through written examinations and a non-exam assessment component. The non-exam assessment requires you to produce a short film or screenplay, alongside a written evaluative analysis. Exams test your knowledge and critical response to set films studied during the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ursuline High School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Film critic or reviewer: write about film for publications or online platforms.
  • Screenwriter: develop scripts for film, television, or digital media.
  • Video content producer: create and edit video for brands or broadcasters.
  • Media researcher: source material and information for film or TV productions.
  • Arts administrator: support programming at cinemas, festivals, or arts organisations.
  • Journalist: cover arts, culture, or entertainment for print or digital outlets.

What you could study next

A Level Film Studies is typically used as a university entry qualification. You could progress to a BA in Film Studies, Film Production, or Media Studies at degree level. Some learners combine it with related degrees in English Literature, Creative Writing, or Journalism. If you're interested in the practical side, foundation degrees and Higher National Diplomas in Film and Television Production are also an option after sixth form.

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