Filmmaking BA (Hons)

Filmmaking has the power to entertain and open our eyes to new perspectives. This course is for you if you’d like to develop your critical and practical filmmaking skills to ignite your creativity.

At Sussex, you’ll learn from our active and innovative film producers and film scholars. On this course, you’ll:

• learn to produce both documentary and fiction films – developing skills in producing, directing, cinematography, editing, scriptwriting and sound
• explore film history and film theory
• 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
• have 24/7 access to our specialist facilities, which include edit suites, a photographic studio, dubbing facilities and a foley studio
• be able to hire a wide range of professional equipment that’s free to use for extended periods, locally, nationally and internationally.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have opportunities to develop real-world skills. During your studies, you’ll build a portfolio of work to show potential employers. Masterclasses from alumni and industry professionals also prepare you for life after graduation.

Brighton is one of the UK’s fastest growing hubs for digital and creative media. Studying at Sussex, you’re perfectly placed for work experience and career opportunities.

See a showcase of our students’ final-year projects

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

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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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