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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Filmmaking course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) in English at grade 5 (or grade B). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £26,250 per year |
| International | £26,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: P313
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Filmmaking course.
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:
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learn to produce both documentary and fiction films – developing skills in producing, directing, cinematography, editing, scriptwriting and sound
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explore film history and film theory
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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
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have 24/7 access to our specialist facilities, which include edit suites, a photographic studio, dubbing facilities and a foley studio
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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.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Media and Film
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Film production
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.
University of Sussex reviews
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1st year student
Two stars: Could be better
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1st year student
Not really a social being
1 year ago
1st year student
Accommodation is quite expensive in this region and the need for a guarantor adds another expense.
1 year ago
1st year student
As an international student, i have had a pleasant experience with the staff members especially with the academic advisor team
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Ancient and not really modern
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The modules on my course have been carefully chosen to reflect the current movement and actualities within the financial industry
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Sussex students who took the Filmmaking course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
med
Learning opportunities
73%
low
Learning opportunities
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
72%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
72%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
58%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
44%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
58%
low
Academic support
79%
low
Academic support
79%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
low
Organisation and management
66%
med
Organisation and management
66%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
64%
med
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
80%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
med
Student voice
49%
low
Student voice
49%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
27%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
58%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
63%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
64%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
56%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Sussex. These students are taking Filmmaking or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Film Studies | B | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| History | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Sussex graduates who took Filmmaking - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
15%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Skilled trades occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Filmmaking - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.7k
First year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Filmmaking.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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