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Film Studies (A Level)

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Film Studies introduces you to an exciting and challenging variety of films to broaden your horizons and present you to new ideas. Discover different ways of telling stories and see the power of cinema as an art form. Put theory into practice by producing your own short film or screenplay.

Complimentary courses

  • History
  • Government & Politics
  • English Literature
  • Digital Film & TV Production
  • Sociology


Course Content

Studying this thought-provoking course will immerse you in fascinating debates about why audiences react to films in different ways, the role and impact of a director, and a mix of political, social, cultural, and historical contexts. You’ll study key movements in film history from the golden age of Hollywood, the contemporary American and British film scenes, experimental films, as well as global film and documentaries. This all culminates in the creation of your own short film or screenplay. You’ll also gain valuable industry insights and experiences with trips to film festivals, studios, and university taster days and workshops.

Your Opportunities

Possible career paths

  • Broadcast Presenter
  • Film Director
  • Film / Video Editor
  • Location Manager
  • Production Designer
  • Programme Researcher
  • Runner
  • Camera Operator
  • TV / Film / Video Producer
  • Journalist
  • Screenwriter

Your Assessment

  • 70% examination
  • 30% coursework

Our Entry Requirements

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements

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Studying this thought-provoking course will immerse you in fascinating debates about why audiences react to films in different ways, the role and impact of a director, and a mix of political, social, cultural, and historical contexts. You’ll study key movements in film history from the golden age of Hollywood, the contemporary American and British film scenes, experimental films, as well as global film and documentaries. This all culminates in the creation of your own short film or screenplay. You’ll also gain valuable industry insights and experiences with trips to film festivals, studios, and university taster days and workshops.

For the latest entry requirements for all our courses please click the following link: https://www.franklin.ac.uk/courses/course-entry-requirements


Film Studies introduces you to an exciting and challenging variety of films to broaden your horizons and present you to new ideas. Discover different ways of telling stories and see the power of cinema as an art form. Put theory into practice by producing your own short film or screenplay.

Complimentary courses

  • History
  • Government & Politics
  • English Literature
  • Digital Film & TV Production
  • Sociology


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<ul><li>70% examination </li><li>30% coursework </li></ul>
<p><b><u>Possible career paths </u></b></p><ul><li>Broadcast Presenter </li><li>Film Director </li><li>Film / Video Editor </li><li>Location Manager </li><li>Production Designer </li><li>Programme Researcher </li><li>Runner </li><li>Camera Operator </li><li>TV / Film / Video Producer </li><li>Journalist </li><li>Screenwriter</li></ul>

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GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent

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Next steps

If you have any queries about courses, please do not hesitate to contact the Admissions Team. You can contact them on 01472 875 004 or email admissions@franklin.ac.uk for more.

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