Film Studies
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UK
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University of Sussex
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On Campus (Full Time)
1 year
Aug 2026
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
Explore film from a variety of critical perspectives and understand film’s unique position in the media landscape with this Film Studies degree offered at University of Sussex.
On this Film Studies MAat University of Sussex , 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.
The university offers an advanced introduction to theoretical debates associated with the study of cinema, and contemporary approaches that are reshaping the field.
You’re taught by experts specialising in areas such as:
- gender and sexuality
- global cinema
- popular culture
- documentary and experimental film
- animals and the media
- audience studies.
Careers
- Brighton offers one of the largest concentrations of film, digital and new media industries outside of London.
- The university graduates are well prepared for further study and careers in:
- the media industries
- secondary education
- sales and marketing
- information services.
Courses include:
- Approaches to Documentary
- Approaches to Film Noir
- Feminism and Film
- Gender and Representation
- First Person Film (MA)
- Media Audiences
Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position
Position Start Date
Sep 2026