School of Languages, Linguistics and Film
Entry requirements – Film Studies
A/AS-levels
Tariff/Grades Requirement: 300 for Film Studies (P303) (up to 320 points for some combinations, for example, with Drama). Applicants should aim to get, for example: 3Bs at A level, though we are flexible. If you do not perform as well in one subject and do better in others, then that is acceptable, providing you gain the minimum number of points required for the degree programme. No particular subjects are required, although A-levels in Film Studies, Media Studies, English and History will be advantageous to applicants.
Additional information
You may study a language ab initio provided that you have a proven ability in a foreign language other than your mother tongue.
Excluded subjects
General Studies
Vocational or applied A-levels
Up to two vocational A-levels may be offered, or one double award, but applicants must also offer at least one GCE A-Level.
Additional information
Must be in film or a related subject.
Key Skills
Results of Key Skills tests may be offered, but will not normally form part of the offer of a place.
BTEC National Certificate (12 units)
Acceptability
Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications.
Subjects and grades required
Overall Double Award DD. Must be in film or a related subject.
BTEC National Diploma (18 units)
Acceptability
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Subjects and grades required
Overall DMM–DDM. Must be in film or a related subject.
International Baccalaureate
Acceptability
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Subjects and grades required
32 points overall with 6-7 in English for Film Studies (P303).
European Baccalaureate
Acceptability
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Subjects and grades required
70 per cent overall with a good pass in English for Film Studies (P303).
Access to HE Diploma
Credits required
60 credits, including at least 45 at level 3
Grade required
Distinction
Additional information
Arts/Humanities based course, must have an English component at Distinction
Recognised by the Quality Assurance Agency for HE
European and international qualifications
The College accepts a wide range of EU and International qualifications. For more information please contact the Admissions and Recruitment Office or see our section for international students.
Other qualifications
The College welcomes applications from those holding qualifications not listed above. Staff in the Admissions and Recruitment Office will be happy to advise you as to the acceptability of your qualification.