Film Studies BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Explore how film shapes society across time. Develop critical skills to understand cinema, from film exhibition to technological changes. Become a confident and imaginative communicator with the critical skills that are valued by employers across a range of sectors.

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, European Cinema, Analysing Film: Authorship and Genre, Global Cinema, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Debates in Screen Documentary, Exploring Local Film Cultures.

Career pathways

By the time you graduate, you’ll be a flexible, collaborative problem-solver with the knowledge and skills valued by employers. With the resilience and adaptability developed during your studies, you’ll be ready to thrive in a fast-changing world and pursue a wide range of careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB GCSEs: You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B). You should also 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 P300.

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

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