Filmmaking at University of Sussex - UCAS

Course summary

About the course 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. About Sussex Our 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. Location Study 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.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
P313
Institution code:
S90
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online.
PTE Academic59Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)80TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2025-26. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Filmmaking at University of Sussex - UCAS