What are the entry requirements?
You'll need a grade 4 in GCSE English. No previous knowledge of Film Studies is required.
What will you learn?
You'll study Hollywood films from the 1930s to today, alongside British, global, documentary and experimental cinema. You'll think theoretically and analytically about a wide range of films and styles, from Vertigo to Parasite.
What's involved in the coursework?
You'll produce either a short film of four to five minutes, or a screenplay with a digitally photographed storyboard, along with a written evaluative analysis reflecting on your creative choices.
What can this course lead to?
Film Studies can lead to careers in film or TV production, journalism, and other creative industries. It combines well with Media Studies, and local universities including Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire offer strong progression routes.
