English and Film Studies BA (Hons)

Combine your love of literature with your passion for film.

We encourage you to experiment with writing to understand its ability to transform the world we live in. You’ll be supported by our experts. They have links with the creative industries, as well as literary events such as the poetry series Placeholder and the festival The Coast is Queer. You’ll explore a wide range of films to discover how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You’ll:

• investigate global film cultures
• question representations of gender, race and sexuality
• analyse popular genres.

Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your critical and analytical skills. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most. Our teaching has involved:

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

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