English and Film Studies BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore how stories shape the world – on the page and on screen. Study literature and film, develop your critical and creative voice to explore new ideas. Graduate ready to hit the ground running in careers in film exhibition, festivals, journalism, production, distribution and cultural programming.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Analysing Film: Forms and Contexts B, Burning to Read, European Cinema, Analysing Film: Authorship and Genre B, Global Cinema, World Making, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Debates in Screen Documentary.

Career pathways

The course empowers you to understand the world. And it gives you the creative and critical tools to change it. By the time you graduate, you’ll be a flexible, insightful communicator ready to thrive in a wide range of careers in areas including the media, publishing, education, law, government and the cultural industries.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code QP3H.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

Explore more study programmes

Arts & Humanities