About English And Film Studies BA (hons) in University of Sussex
Combine your love of literature with your passion for film.
We encourage you to experiment with writing to understand its ability to transform the world we live in. You’ll explore a wide range of films to discover how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You’ll investigate global film cultures; question representations of gender, race and sexuality; and analyse popular genres.
Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your critical and analytical skills. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most.
Your future career
You graduate from our English and Film Studies BA as an intellectually agile and critically rigorous communicator. You develop transferable careers skills in independent thought, teamwork and research.
At Sussex, you can attend careers events tailored to your subject. These include workshops, drop-in sessions and talks from industry professionals. Access to careers support continues after graduation.
You can use your English and Film Studies degree for a career in:
- advertising and journalism
- media and the arts
- education and the Civil Service.
Academic qualification equivalents
- 80% from ISC Indian School certificate of Education (CISCE) or 80% from SSC All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE)
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
- TOEFL : 88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
- PTE : 62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
University of Sussex Highlights
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Establishment |
1960 |
International Students |
24% |
Post Graduation Employment Rate |
94% |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Distance Learning |
Academic Calendar |
Semester Based |
UG Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 30,450 GBP (Overseas Students) |
Master’s Tuition Fee (2018-19) |
15,500 - 19,200 GBP (Overseas Students) |
University of Sussex Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The Cost of Attendance at the University of Sussex per year for overseas students is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Amount per annum (GBP) |
Undergraduate Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year:15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 BMBS in Medicine: 30,450 |
Master’s Tuition (2018-19) |
Standard lower rate and foundation year: 15,500 Standard higher rate: 19,200 |
Accommodation (On - Campus) |
4,940 - 8,340 |
Accommodation (Off-Campus) |
5616 - 7284 |
Books and supplies |
1,144 |
Food |
2,340 - 2,604 |
Laundry |
360 |
Personal expenditure and miscellaneous |
500 - 3,000 |