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GCSE Film Studies

GCSE Film Studies is a Level 2 qualification, awarded here by WJEC Eduqas under entry code C670QS and Ofqual qualification number 603/0889/8. It is assessed by two written exams of 1 hour 30 minutes, each worth 35 per cent, plus a production non-exam assessment worth 30 per cent in which you make a short filmed extract or write a screenplay extract and analyse it.

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GCSE Film Studies at a glance
Qualification levelRQF Level 2
Qualification numberC670QS
Typical study time12 to 18 months
Study methodOnline
Start dateStart any time
Pay monthly£29.99 per month
Pay annually£287.90

This course is for you if…

  • ✓You are 18 or over and want a recognised Level 2 qualification in a creative subject.
  • ✓You want practical production work assessed alongside written film analysis.
  • ✓You are considering A Level Film Studies, a media diploma or a creative apprenticeship next.
  • ✓You have a computer, reliable internet and access to the correct versions of the set films.
  • ✓You are supporting a home-educated learner who wants a creative GCSE with a mainstream awarding body.
  • ✓You can attend an approved exam centre for two papers in a May or June series.

Your career after this course

  • ✓You want a purely practical filmmaking short course. Two written exams are compulsory and carry 70 per cent between them.
  • ✓You want to avoid coursework, since the production component carries 30 per cent and cannot be skipped.
  • ✓You cannot arrange legitimate access to the specified set films.
  • ✓You need a certificate in a few weeks. Assessment is available in the May and June series each year.
About this qualification

What you'll learn

GCSE Film Studies is both an academic and a practical subject. Two written components ask you to analyse specific set films closely, covering US mainstream and independent cinema, global film in English and other languages, and recent UK film. A third component asks you to produce your own filmed extract or screenplay extract and then explain, in writing, why you made the choices you did.

The qualification is the WJEC Eduqas GCSE (9 to 1) in Film Studies, entry code C670QS, Ofqual qualification number 603/0889/8 and Qualifications Wales designation number C00/1174/2. It is awarded by WJEC CBAC Ltd, has been taught since 2017 and was first awarded in 2019. Assessment is available in May and June each year, and the qualification is linear, so all assessments are taken at the end of the course.

RQF Level 2Online12 to 18 months100% onlineSelf-pacedTutor support
What you'll need

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements and no prior film qualification is needed. You should be 18 or over and comfortable writing extended responses in English, since both papers include extended writing tasks in which specialist film language is assessed.

The practical requirements matter more than the academic ones here. You need a laptop or desktop computer, a reliable internet connection and legitimate access to the correct versions of every set film. For the production you need a way to record and edit a short filmed extract, or to write and present a screenplay extract with a shooting script. Online providers of this qualification also normally require you to complete at least half of the programme and pass the associated assignments before exam entry is confirmed, and candidate work is submitted electronically for moderation.

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Assessment

How you're assessed

WJEC Eduqas assesses this GCSE through three components totalling 200 marks. Component 1, Key Developments in US Film, is a written exam of 1 hour 30 minutes carrying 70 marks and worth 35 per cent. Section A is the US film comparative study worth 50 marks, Section B covers key developments in film and film technology worth 5 marks, and Section C is the US independent film worth 15 marks. Component 2, Global Film: Narrative, Representation and Film Style, is also 1 hour 30 minutes, 70 marks and 35 per cent, with three stepped questions on a global English language film, a global non-English language film and a contemporary UK film made after 2010.

Component 3, Production, is the non-exam assessment. It carries 60 marks and 30 per cent of the qualification, split into a production worth 40 marks and 20 per cent and an accompanying evaluative analysis worth 20 marks and 10 per cent. The production is either a filmed extract from a genre film of 2 to 2.5 minutes or an extract from a genre screenplay of 800 to 1,000 words accompanied by a shooting script of a key section. Component 3 is internally assessed and externally moderated by WJEC. Written exams are sat in person at an approved exam centre, and grades run on the nine-point scale from 1 to 9 with U for unclassified.

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Portfolio-based

Coursework and a written portfolio. No traditional written exams.

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Submit online

All assignments submitted through your learner dashboard.

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Tutor feedback

Detailed feedback in 3 to 5 working days. Refine and resubmit until you reach the grade you want.

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Graded across units

Pass, Merit or Distinction on each unit. Top grades stack to the highest UCAS point total.

Careers

Where this can take you

Typical roles and salary ranges this qualification opens up.

Camera operator or audio-visual technician

Typical salary range

£25,000 – £30,000

Operating camera, lighting and sound equipment for productions, events and in-house media teams. The range covers the ONS 2024 25th percentile and median full-time earnings for photographers and audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators. Entry is usually through assistant and trainee roles with a portfolio.

Production runner or assistant

Typical salary range

£25,000 – £30,000

The standard entry route on film and television sets, supporting crew, logistics and continuity. Figures shown are the ONS 2024 25th percentile and median full-time earnings for photographers and audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators, the closest published occupational grouping for technical screen entry roles.

Arts officer, producer or coordinator

Typical salary range

£29,000 – £38,000

Coordinating film, television and cultural productions, from scheduling and budgets to crew and venue logistics. The range covers the ONS 2024 25th percentile and median full-time earnings for arts officers, producers and directors. Progression from an entry role is the normal path.

Content and marketing associate professional

Typical salary range

£26,000 – £39,000

Producing video and social content for brands, agencies and public sector teams. The range spans the ONS 2024 25th and 75th percentile full-time earnings for marketing associate professionals. A production portfolio plus film literacy is a practical combination for these roles.

Pricing

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Accreditation and recognition

  • Awarded by a recognised UK awarding body
  • Regulated by Ofqual, the same standard as college courses
  • Accepted by UK universities, employers and professional bodies
  • You get a certificate when you finish
  • Listed on the Ofqual Register of Regulated Qualifications
  • Independently quality checked through IQA and EQA

How it works

  • Start any time. There are no set term dates or cohorts
  • Study at your own pace around work and family
  • No exams. You complete coursework, a portfolio and assignments
  • Resubmit your work at no extra cost to reach the grade you want
  • Use the optional study planner if you like a bit of structure
  • How long you study is entirely up to you. Most learners spend a few hours each week, but you can do more or less based on your own pace
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