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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full Time
22-SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Full time
22-SEP-25
3 Years
Cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. If you’re fascinated by film, this degree is your chance to explore cinema as an art form and an industry.A thriving cultural hub, with the oldest purpose-built cinema in the UK, Brighton is the perfect place to study film. We have close connections with several local film festivals such as Cinecity, and with cinemas across the region. At Sussex, you:- research Hollywood blockbusters, international art cinema, or contemporary film and television drama- discover a wide range of genres, from documentary and activist filmmaking, to musicals and teen films- learn about global film cultures, including Chinese or Latin American cinemas- question representations of gender, race and sexuality- investigate representations of revolution and migration- explore adaptations and pop soundtracks- take electives from other subjects – from business to law and modern languages – to open your mind to other disciplines and tailor your degree to your interests.You’ll have the opportunity to hone your practical skills in filmmaking, including screenwriting. You can also devise your own independent research project.When you graduate, you’ll have the transferable skills needed for a range of careers.
About SussexOur courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.
LocationStudy on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Exam type
A levelA level:
ABB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Extended Project:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
32 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B).You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
You will need Scottish National 5 in English at grade B.
Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma should be in Humanities or Social sciences.You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B).
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 Admissions at ug.applicants@sussex.ac.uk
This score should be from the full IB Diploma.
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma would normally be in Creative Digital Media Production ( or the former BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Creative Media Production).You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B).You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£22,575 per year
Students from EU
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£22,575 per year
Students from International
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