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A Level Film Studies

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Provider Lift College
Recognition AQA, Ofqual
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Course overview

A Level Film Studies is an RQF Level 3 qualification awarded by WJEC Eduqas (entry code A670QS, Ofqual qualification number 603/1147/2), delivered online by Lift College with UK tutor support and monthly pay-as-you-learn pricing.

Learners analyse Hollywood, British, global, documentary, silent and experimental film across two written exams, and create a filmed or written production as a non-exam assessment.

The qualification has been taught since 2017 and was first awarded in 2019. WJEC Eduqas notes that this Ofqual-regulated qualification is not available to candidates in maintained schools and colleges in Wales.

Who's It For?

  • You are 18 or over and want a full Level 3 A Level for university entry or a career change into screen industries.
  • You want a practical production element assessed alongside academic film analysis.
  • You are willing to source and watch the set films in the correct versions.
  • You have access to a computer, reliable internet and a camera or phone capable of recording usable footage.
  • You are supporting a home-educated learner who wants a creative but academically rigorous A Level.
  • You can attend an approved exam centre for two written papers in a May or June series.

Job outcomes

  • Camera operator or audio-visual technician
  • Producer, arts officer or production coordinator
  • Editor in publishing or screen media
  • Content and marketing associate professional

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What you'll learn

A Level Film Studies treats film as both a subject to analyse and a craft to practise.

  • Two written components ask you to write in depth about set films across Hollywood, contemporary American and British cinema, global film, documentary, silent cinema and experimental film.
  • A third component asks you to make your own work and account for it through a short film or screenplay with evaluative analysis.

Recognitions

AQA

Accredited/ Certified by AQA

Ofqual

Accredited/ Certified by Ofqual

Study method

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    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
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    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

Typical study time is 12 to 18 months. There are no fixed term dates; learners can start any time and study at their own pace around work and family commitments.

Most learners spend a few hours each week, but pace can be adjusted to individual needs. An optional study planner is available for those who prefer structure.

Delivery

The course is studied 100% online, with written exams sat at an approved centre. Learners can log in any time from a phone, tablet or laptop. Exams are sat at one of 10 approved Tutors and Exams centres across England in the May or June exam series.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements and no prior qualification in film is needed. You should be 18 or over and comfortable studying independently online. A GCSE in English Language or Film Studies is useful preparation for the extended analytical essay papers, though it is not required.

Practical requirements include:

  • A laptop or desktop computer and a reliable internet connection.
  • Legitimate access to the correct versions of every set film in your chosen options.
  • A way to record and edit footage, or to write and present a screenplay with a photographed storyboard, for the production component.
  • Completion of at least half of the programme and passing associated assignments before exam entry is confirmed.

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Course features

  • Personal named UK subject tutor from enrolment through to the exam series.
  • Exam-style practice questions in every unit, with individual written feedback within 5 to 7 working days.
  • Progress tracking dashboard showing unit scores, topic strengths and areas to revisit.
  • Optional exam readiness check including a timed mock paper and written summary before the exam series.
  • AI Study Assistant and learner community forum.
  • Resubmit work at no extra cost to reach the target grade.
  • Support team available by phone, email or live chat.
  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment.
  • 7-day free trial on every sign-up.
  • Earns up to 56 UCAS points; recognised by every UK university.

Professional Recognition

This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and sits on the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Level 3. It is awarded by WJEC Eduqas, an Ofqual-regulated UK awarding body. It is accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies and is listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications. The qualification is independently quality-checked through IQA and EQA processes.

Assessment

A Level Film Studies (WJEC Eduqas, entry code A670QS) is assessed by two written components plus a non-exam production.

  • Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking — 2 hours 30 minutes, 120 marks, 35%.
    • Section A: Hollywood 1930 to 1990 comparative study (40 marks)
    • Section B: American film since 2012, two-film study (40 marks)
    • Section C: British film since 1995, two-film study (40 marks)
    • Approximately 50 minutes per section.
  • Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives — 2 hours 30 minutes, 100 marks, 35%.
    • Section A: Global Film, two-film study (40 marks)
    • Section B: Documentary Film (20 marks)
    • Section C: Silent Cinema (20 marks)
    • Section D: Experimental Film 1960 to 2001 (20 marks)
    • Approximately 60 minutes on Section A and 30 minutes on each other section.
  • Component 3: Production (non-exam) — 60 marks, 30%.
    • Either a 4 to 5 minute short film, or a 1,600 to 1,800 word screenplay with a 20-frame digital storyboard.
    • Plus a 1,600 to 1,800 word evaluative analysis.
    • Individual work only, referencing at least three set short films totalling 80 minutes or more, plus two other cinematic influences.

Grading: A* to E, with U below E.

Written exams are sat at approved centres in Birmingham, Bolton, Coventry, Doncaster, High Wycombe, Mitcham, Newcastle, Romford, St Neots and Taunton, run by Tutors and Exams.

Subjects

Core Units
Component 1: Varieties of Film and Filmmaking
Component 2: Global Filmmaking Perspectives
Component 3: Production (non-exam assessment)

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Payment options

Course fees:

Study: £509.99 or £49.99 per month

Study + Exams: £917.99 or £89.99 per month

  • Pay monthly (cancel any time, no interest, no credit checks, no contract).

  • Pay annually and save versus the monthly rate.

  • Two subscription tiers: Study (tuition, tutor marking and study support; you arrange your own exam entry) and +Exams (everything in Study plus exam entry and centre fees included and booked by Lift College).

  • Employer sponsorship supported — funding paperwork can be sent directly to your employer.

  • Pause or cancel any time.

  • 14-day money-back guarantee on every enrolment.

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About Lift College

Lift College is a fully online UK education provider dedicated to A-Levels and GCSEs. Every course is designed, taught and assessed to give adult and independent learners a genuine second route into the qualifications employers, universities and colleges recognise. All teaching happens online. Learners study on our purpose-built online campus with a named UK tutor, structured modules, marked assignments and an AI Study Assistant that answers questions instantly and points learners to the exact page of the specification they need. There is no timetable to keep, no travel, and no fixed start date. Learners begin any day of the year, pause and resume when life gets busy, and move through the material at whatever pace works for them. Every course starts with a 7-day free trial. Learners get full access to the online campus, tutor support, and study materials from day one, and nothing is charged until the trial ends. After the trial, learners have a further 14-day refund period, so there is no financial risk in trying Lift College properly before committing. After that, courses run on a simple monthly subscription with exam entry included. There is no contract, no commitment, no exit fees, no credit checks, and no risk. Learners can cancel or pause at any time, for any reason, in a couple of clicks from their dashboard. Written exams are sat in person at established private-candidate exam centres across England, with entry, venue and invigilation arranged for the learner in advance. Every A-Level and GCSE is delivered to the same awarding-body specifications, and results in the same certificates, as those awarded in schools and colleges. UKPRN 10102267.

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