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Film Studies MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Sussex Film Studies MA is for students from different intellectual backgrounds who want to deepen their understanding of cinema. You’ll study the theoretical debates and contemporary approaches around film studies. On this course you’ll examine the aesthetic, industrial, cultural, and political dimensions of a diverse range of films and film practices. Our faculty have expertise in areas including: gender and sexuality popular film and culture global cinema documentary and experimental film. You’ll develop your personal intellectual interests through a range of specialist modules. Study is via small group teaching and one-on-one supervision with faculty members. This will build your core written and oral communication skills. You’ll graduate ready for the workplace or for advanced research in film studies. You’ll have the chance enrich your studies through local cinema screenings, festival visits, and campus talks by visiting professionals. Sussex has its own arts centre, the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. Brighton also has a vibrant art and film scene and is home to one of the UK’s oldest purpose-built cinemas – the Duke of York’s. Our graduates have gone on to careers including film programming, marketing and festival management.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Drama, Dance & Cinematics

    47th out of 96 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    122 66%

    55th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    54.0 54%

    59th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    90th

    13

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