Filmmaking MA

Develop your creative voice in filmmaking through critical and practical work.

Our MA is an exceptional opportunity for graduate study. Award-winning filmmakers and internationally recognised film academics lead the course, and you’ll be taught by experienced practitioners. You’ll enjoy masterclasses with leading figures in film and television. You also have 24-hour access to the latest professional-grade equipment and post-production facilities.

During your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to try your hand at both fiction and documentary. You’ll learn to:

• write compelling scripts and research real-life stories

• pitch and develop ideas for fiction and documentary films

• cast and direct actors

• shoot and edit films using professional equipment and software

• situate your practice in the ever-changing creative industries landscape.

Based on your learning, you’ll produce an independent film (documentary or fiction) to a professional standard.

Degree requirementsBachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0.Subject-specific requirementsYour qualification should be in a relevant subject such as digital media, media studies, media practice, film studies, film production, or communications. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.Please noteOur entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis.

IELTS (Academic)

Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).

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. Find out more about IELTS

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below

Alternative English language qualifications

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