Film Studies, BA (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies (REF 2021, Times Higher Education); joint 16th for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023); and 16th (Complete University Guide 2025).In Brighton's thriving cultural hub—home to the UK's oldest purpose-built cinema—this degree explores cinema as art and industry. Study Hollywood blockbusters, global cinemas (e.g., Chinese, Latin American), diverse genres, representations of gender, race, sexuality, revolution and migration, adaptations, and pop soundtracks. Take electives in business, law or languages; develop filmmaking and screenwriting skills; and undertake independent research. Graduates gain transferable skills for varied careers. Sussex fosters innovation across research, policy and welfare on a green campus edging the South Downs, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick Airport and London.