GCSE Film Studies including exams
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This Course at a Glance
- Achieve a recognised GCSE Film Studies qualification
- Study key films that explore storytelling, representation and film style
- Follow the official WJEC Eduqas film studies GCSE specification
- Build analysis skills alongside a creative production task
- Course bundle includes GCSE exams
- Learn flexibly through online study
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th February
GCSE Film Studies including exams
This Course at a Glance
- Achieve a recognised GCSE Film Studies qualification
- Study key films that explore storytelling, representation and film style
- Follow the official WJEC Eduqas film studies GCSE specification
- Build analysis skills alongside a creative production task
- Course bundle includes GCSE exams
- Learn flexibly through online study
Course Introduction
This GCSE Film Studies course introduces learners to film as a creative medium and a way of exploring ideas, identities and experiences. Following the Eduqas specification, this film studies GCSE helps learners understand how films are made, how they tell stories and how they communicate meaning to audiences.
Throughout the course, learners will explore a carefully selected range of films, from classic genre cinema to modern global films. They’ll examine how filmmakers use camera work, sound, editing and performance to shape narrative and create impact, while also considering how films represent people, cultures and social issues. This approach helps learners develop confidence in written analysis and visual understanding.
Alongside film analysis, learners will complete a production task. This gives them the chance to plan and create their own film or screenplay extract, applying what they’ve learned in a creative and structured way. The course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into creative or humanities subjects.
Course Info
This film studies GCSE is studied entirely online, allowing learners to work through the course at a pace that suits them.
The course includes online learning materials mapped to the WJEC Eduqas specification, tutor support to guide learning and coursework and structured preparation for assessments and mock exams.
This flexible format makes the course suitable for independent learners and those looking for an alternative to classroom-based study.
Exams
This GCSE Film Studies qualification is assessed through written exams and a non-examined assessment (NEA), set and awarded by WJEC Eduqas.
Assessment includes:
- Component 1: A written exam exploring key developments in US film
- Component 2: A written exam focusing on global film, narrative, representation and film style
- Component 3 (NEA): A creative production task supported by an evaluative analysis
The course bundle includes the GCSE exams, which are sat at an approved exam centre. Learners receive guidance throughout the course to help them prepare with confidence.
Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams
learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams
At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.
Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.
With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.
At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.
Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.
Modules
Unit 1: How to learn online – GCSE Film Studies
Unit 2: All about GCSE Film Studies
Unit 3: Film list
Unit 4: How to write in Film Studies
Unit 5: Exam Component 1 – Key Developments in US Film
Unit 6: Dracula
Unit 7: The Lost Boys
Unit 8: Comparative study – Dracula and The Lost Boys
Unit 9: The Hate U Give
Unit 10: Specialist writing
Unit 11: Introduction to mocks – GCSE Paper 1
Unit 12: NEA – Exam Component 3: Production and evaluative analysis
Unit 13: Exam Component 2 – Global Film: Narrative, Representation and Film Style
Unit 14: Jojo Rabbit
Unit 15: Wadjda
Unit 16: Rocks
Unit 17: Introduction to mocks – GCSE Paper 2
Unit 18: Submission of production
Entry Requirements
You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessment requirements
The assessment consists of written exams and a submission of coursework.
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.
EXAM CENTRE SITES
- Coventry
- Taunton
- St Neots
- High Wycombe
- Bolton
- Doncaster
- London
- Romford
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Swansea
- Newcastle
Technology requirements
As this is an online course, you will need a laptop or desktop computer to complete this study programme with us. You will also need to have a strong Wi-Fi connection and use Google Chrome as your web browser, as this is the most compatible with our online courses.
*Please note that because our courses are packed with multimedia content that not only caters to various learning styles but provides an enjoyable and engaging study experience, we don’t offer paper versions of our study programmes.
Additional requirements
You must have access to watch the films in the course, and it must be the correct version of the film.
Certification timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Extension rules
You may extend this course once for a maximum of 12 months.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, must be settled before exams can be booked.
You will have access to the course for 24 months.
To achieve the GCSE Film Studies qualification, learners must:
- Complete the required production and evaluative analysis (NEA)
- Sit both written exams
Support is provided throughout the course to help learners understand expectations and prepare for assessment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full. This includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home-educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:
- Birmingham
- Bolton
- Coventry
- Doncaster
- High Wycombe
- Mitcham
- Romford
- St Neots
- Taunton
- Newcastle
All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Eduqas
Upon successful completion of this course and exams, you will achieve a WJEC Eduqas GCSE Film Studies qualification.
WJEC Eduqas is one of the largest providers of qualifications for schools, academies, sixth forms and further education colleges across England, delivering trusted qualifications for a wide range of abilities. All qualifications are carefully designed to engage learners and support their progression.
Completing GCSE Film Studies helps learners develop skills that support progression into further education.
This film studies GCSE is commonly used as a pathway to:
- A-Level Film Studies or Media Studies
- Other GCSEs or A-Levels in creative or humanities subjects
- Further education courses in media, arts or communication
The skills developed, including analysis, creativity, communication and independent study, are valuable across a wide range of academic and creative routes.
Frequently Asked Questions
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th February
- SALE Savings End Midnight Tuesday 10th February
GCSE Film Studies including exams
This Course at a Glance
- Achieve a recognised GCSE Film Studies qualification
- Study key films that explore storytelling, representation and film style
- Follow the official WJEC Eduqas film studies GCSE specification
- Build analysis skills alongside a creative production task
- Course bundle includes GCSE exams
- Learn flexibly through online study
Course Introduction
This GCSE Film Studies course introduces learners to film as a creative medium and a way of exploring ideas, identities and experiences. Following the Eduqas specification, this film studies GCSE helps learners understand how films are made, how they tell stories and how they communicate meaning to audiences.
Throughout the course, learners will explore a carefully selected range of films, from classic genre cinema to modern global films. They’ll examine how filmmakers use camera work, sound, editing and performance to shape narrative and create impact, while also considering how films represent people, cultures and social issues. This approach helps learners develop confidence in written analysis and visual understanding.
Alongside film analysis, learners will complete a production task. This gives them the chance to plan and create their own film or screenplay extract, applying what they’ve learned in a creative and structured way. The course provides a strong foundation for further study and progression into creative or humanities subjects.
Course Info
This film studies GCSE is studied entirely online, allowing learners to work through the course at a pace that suits them.
The course includes online learning materials mapped to the WJEC Eduqas specification, tutor support to guide learning and coursework and structured preparation for assessments and mock exams.
This flexible format makes the course suitable for independent learners and those looking for an alternative to classroom-based study.
Exams
This GCSE Film Studies qualification is assessed through written exams and a non-examined assessment (NEA), set and awarded by WJEC Eduqas.
Assessment includes:
- Component 1: A written exam exploring key developments in US film
- Component 2: A written exam focusing on global film, narrative, representation and film style
- Component 3 (NEA): A creative production task supported by an evaluative analysis
The course bundle includes the GCSE exams, which are sat at an approved exam centre. Learners receive guidance throughout the course to help them prepare with confidence.
Our Trusted Partnership Of Tutors & Exams
learndirect is a trusted partner with Tutors & Exams
At learndirect, we’re proud to work with Tutors & Exams, one of the UK’s most respected and trusted providers of assessment services for private and distance-learning students, known for their professionalism, consistency, and commitment to learners. Their high standards and trusted reputation make them an invaluable partner in ensuring our learners receive the very best exam experience possible.
Tutors & Exams play an integral role in the delivery of our A-Level and GCSE programmes, supporting a wide range of specialisms, including English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Business Studies, and more. Their experienced team understand the unique needs of online and home-educated learners, providing reassurance, structure, and clarity throughout the assessment process.
With exam centres located across the country, Tutors & Exams make assessments accessible wherever our learners are based. They also offer tailored arrangements, such as extra time, smaller settings, or individual exam rooms, to create an environment that helps every learner perform at their best.
At learndirect, we’ve built our reputation as the UK’s market leader in online learning, combining flexible study with expert tutor support and a 96% A-Level pass rate.
Working alongside Tutors & Exams means our learners benefit from both exceptional teaching and a seamless, professional exam experience, giving them the confidence to succeed from their first lesson through to their final result.
Modules
Unit 1: How to learn online – GCSE Film Studies
Unit 2: All about GCSE Film Studies
Unit 3: Film list
Unit 4: How to write in Film Studies
Unit 5: Exam Component 1 – Key Developments in US Film
Unit 6: Dracula
Unit 7: The Lost Boys
Unit 8: Comparative study – Dracula and The Lost Boys
Unit 9: The Hate U Give
Unit 10: Specialist writing
Unit 11: Introduction to mocks – GCSE Paper 1
Unit 12: NEA – Exam Component 3: Production and evaluative analysis
Unit 13: Exam Component 2 – Global Film: Narrative, Representation and Film Style
Unit 14: Jojo Rabbit
Unit 15: Wadjda
Unit 16: Rocks
Unit 17: Introduction to mocks – GCSE Paper 2
Unit 18: Submission of production
Entry Requirements
You must complete at least 50% of the course and pass the associated assignments before you are eligible to be entered for the exams.
Average completion timeframe
The average time it takes to complete the course is 18 months.
Assessment requirements
The assessment consists of written exams and a submission of coursework.
Exams required
One of our exam partners will provide the exam centre and oversee the examination process. Should you choose to sit at a centre that is not on our partners list, you will be charged the exam centre finder fee.
EXAM CENTRE SITES
- Coventry
- Taunton
- St Neots
- High Wycombe
- Bolton
- Doncaster
- London
- Romford
- Bristol
- Birmingham
- Swansea
- Newcastle
Technology requirements
As this is an online course, you will need a laptop or desktop computer to complete this study programme with us. You will also need to have a strong Wi-Fi connection and use Google Chrome as your web browser, as this is the most compatible with our online courses.
*Please note that because our courses are packed with multimedia content that not only caters to various learning styles but provides an enjoyable and engaging study experience, we don’t offer paper versions of our study programmes.
Additional requirements
You must have access to watch the films in the course, and it must be the correct version of the film.
Certification timeframe
You can expect to receive your certificate 3 months after receiving the result.
Extension rules
You may extend this course once for a maximum of 12 months.
Course fees
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans, must be settled before exams can be booked.
You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Assessment
To achieve the GCSE Film Studies qualification, learners must:
- Complete the required production and evaluative analysis (NEA)
- Sit both written exams
Support is provided throughout the course to help learners understand expectations and prepare for assessment.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You will be unable to book your exam until all outstanding course fees are settled in full. This includes any associated charges deemed to be payable as per your initial contract.
Tutors and Exams
Tutors and Exams provides examination and assessment facilities primarily aimed at private and home-educated candidates.
Tutors and Exams have examination centres located around the country, including:
- Birmingham
- Bolton
- Coventry
- Doncaster
- High Wycombe
- Mitcham
- Romford
- St Neots
- Taunton
- Newcastle
All are approved for examination delivery by the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ).
Qualifications
Eduqas
Upon successful completion of this course and exams, you will achieve a WJEC Eduqas GCSE Film Studies qualification.
WJEC Eduqas is one of the largest providers of qualifications for schools, academies, sixth forms and further education colleges across England, delivering trusted qualifications for a wide range of abilities. All qualifications are carefully designed to engage learners and support their progression.
Completing GCSE Film Studies helps learners develop skills that support progression into further education.
This film studies GCSE is commonly used as a pathway to:
- A-Level Film Studies or Media Studies
- Other GCSEs or A-Levels in creative or humanities subjects
- Further education courses in media, arts or communication
The skills developed, including analysis, creativity, communication and independent study, are valuable across a wide range of academic and creative routes.
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