Film

Whether you have an interest in filmmaking, production, screenwriting or the exploration of histories, theories and industries of screen media our film degrees will equip you with the artistic and analytical skills needed to become an accomplished practitioner in your chosen field.

Professional practice modules, live briefs and placements mean you’ll feel confident and ready to enter the working world on graduation.

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Why study film degree courses at Brighton

Vocational and creative

We have close links with the Brighton Film Festival, Cinecity and Screen Archive South East plus visiting industry leaders will host screenings, talks and workshops throughout your study.

Specialist equipment and facilities

You can use our hi-spec cameras, lighting, sound and full service post-production tools. Our Apple Mac labs have industry-standard visual/sound editing and screenwriting software. Our Edward Street building in which you will be based included 4K interactive screens and a Dolby Atmos 4K screening room.

Seats facing a screen like a small cinema

Showcase your work

You'll have the opportunity to exhibit work throughout your course at our on-site exhibition spaces and in the annual University of Brighton Graduate Show. Our graduates regularly go on to gain recognition in their field and recent achievements including a prize at the Her International Film Festival for filmmaker Alice Giraudi.

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See inside our Edward Street and Grand Parade buildings where these courses are taught, including some of the workshops and studios.

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Undergraduate courses

Film BA(Hons)

Film and Screen Studies BA(Hons)

What’s happening at Brighton?

CineCity film festival showcases work of Brighton academics

Two University of Brighton academics, Frank Gray and Sophie Dixon, feature in the annual CINECITY film festival (5-14 November), and the region’s biggest celebration of cinema.

Art and media students work on Photography Club project with Photoworks

Three students (Olivia Gallichan, Anna Mika and Naomi Ross-Mason) recently worked with the University of Brighton Outreach team on Photography Club, a nine-week initiative run with Photoworks and artist Lindsey Smith which enables young people to meet regularly, develop their camera skills alongside a professional photographer, produce photography and gain an Arts Award qualification.

Lecturer Philip Connolly releases short film Fruit Fix starring Derry Girls’ Jamie Lee O’Donnell

Philip Connolly who teaches on Brighton’s Film BA(Hons) has released a new short film on YouTube featuring TV and film stars Jamie Lee O’Donnell, Mark Benton and Adnan Mustafa – in the new release we see Hope (O’Donnell) struggling with anxiety ahead of a big moment in her life, using an unusual technique to cope.

Thinking of applying for our Film and Screen Studies degree?

Here, our course team answer key questions about the course such as how you’ll learn, the ways you’ll be assessed and the facilities you’ll use.