Film Studies MA

**8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)**<br/><br/>**16th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies (Complete University Guide 2025)**<br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>Explore film from a variety of critical perspectives and understand film’s unique position in the media landscape.<br/><br/>On this MA, we examine the aesthetic, industrial, cultural and political dimensions of a diverse range of film practices. You’ll develop your skills in research and critical thinking through an exciting range of innovative options. You also research a topic of your choice in the supervised dissertation project.<br/><br/>We offer an advanced introduction to theoretical debates associated with the study of cinema, and contemporary approaches that are reshaping the field.<br/><br/>You’re taught by experts specialising in areas such as:<br/>- gender and sexuality<br/><br/><br/>- global cinema<br/><br/><br/>- popular culture<br/><br/><br/>- documentary and experimental film<br/><br/><br/>- animals and the media<br/><br/><br/>- audience studies.<br/><br/><br/>Brighton has a vibrant film culture, playing host to the annual CINECITY Film Festival. It is also home to one of the UKs oldest purpose-built cinemas – the Duke of York’s.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/>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, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/>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.