Please select your country from the list.
Argentina
| Degree requirements | Licenciado/Titulo with a minimum final mark of at least 6.0-7.0 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Australia
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Azerbaijan
| Degree requirements | Magistr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4 or 81% |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bahrain
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA 2.5/4.0 (Grade C+). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Bangladesh
| Degree requirements | A 4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.2/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brazil
| Degree requirements | Bacharel, Licenciado or professional title with a minimum final mark of at least 7. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Brunei
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a minimum second class lower division or CGPA 2.7/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Canada
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 (grade B). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Chile
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with a minimum final mark of at least 4.5-5.0/7 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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China
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 65%-70% depending on your university. Sussex uses Project 211/985 to inform offer levels.
As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both a Degree Certificate and Graduation Certificate. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Colombia
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with ‘Acreditacion de alta calidad’ and a minimum CGPA of 3.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Cyprus
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree or Ptychion with a minimum final mark of at least 6.5. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Denmark
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 7 (Fair Performance). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ecuador
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with a minimum final mark of at least 15/20. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Egypt
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree from a university with a minimum overall grade of at least 70%. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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France
| Degree requirements | Licence with mention assez bien or Maîtrise with a minimum final mark of at least 12. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Germany
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree or Magister Artium with a minimum final mark of 2.7 or better. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Ghana
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree from a public university with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Greece
| Degree requirements | Ptychion from an AEI with a minimum final mark of at least 6.5. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Hong Kong
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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India
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 50-65% depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Indonesia
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree from an 'A' accredited university with a minimum CGPA of 2.8/4.0.
Bachelors degree from a 'B' accredited university with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Iran
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a minimum final mark of at least 14. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Italy
| Degree requirements | Diploma di Laurea with a minimum overall mark of at least 101. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Japan
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum C/GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Jordan
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.8/4.0 or 75%. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kazakhstan
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of 3.5/5 or CGPA 3.0/4 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kenya
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Kuwait
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.8/4.0 or B. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Lebanon
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0 or 13/20. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malawi
| Degree requirements | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Malaysia
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.7/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Mexico
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with a minimum final mark of at least 7/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nepal
| Degree requirements | A 4-year Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Nigeria
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum second-class lower division or CGPA of at least 2.8-2.99/4.0, 3.0-3.49/5.0, or 4.0-4.6/7.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Norway
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall grade of C. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Oman
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.8/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Pakistan
| Degree requirements | Four-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 60%-65% or CGPA 2.4 - 2.6 depending on your university.
Masters degree following a 3-year Bachelors degree with an overall mark of at least 60%-65% or CGPA 2.4 - 2.6 depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Palestine
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum of at least 70% or CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Paraguay
| Degree requirements | Bachelors with a minimum final mark of at least 7/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Peru
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with a minimum final mark of at least 12/20 from a public university or 14/20 from a private university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Philippines
| Degree requirements | Masters degree with a minimum of 1.75/5.0 (where 1 is the highest) or 3.5/4.0 |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Qatar
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall CPGA of at least 2.8 (on a scale of 4). |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Russia
| Degree requirements | Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with a minimum average mark of at least 4. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Saudi Arabia
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.0/5.0 or 2.8/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Singapore
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a minimum second-class lower division or CAP 3.5. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Africa
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (honours) degree with a minimum second-class division 2. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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South Korea
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 3.0/4.5 or 2.8/4.3 or B. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Spain
| Degree requirements | Licenciado with a minimum final mark of at least 2/4 or 6/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Sri Lanka
| Degree requirements | Bachelors Special degree with a minimum lower second honours. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Switzerland
| Degree requirements | Licence or Diplôme with a minimum 4.5/6 or 7/10. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Taiwan
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall mark of at least 65%-75% depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Thailand
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.5 -2.8/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Turkey
| Degree requirements | Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.6 - 2.8/4.0 or equivalent depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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United Arab Emirates
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.8/4.0 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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USA
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum CGPA of at least 3.0/4.0. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Uzbekistan
| Degree requirements | Specialist Diploma with an average mark of at least 70%. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Vietnam
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree (with a Graduate Thesis/research component) with a minimum CGPA of at least 2.5/4.0 or 6.5/10.
As evidence of completing your degree you must provide both proof of graduation in addition to your transcript. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zambia
| Degree requirements | Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0/2.5 or equivalent. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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Zimbabwe
| Degree requirements | Bachelors (Honours) degree with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in film studies, media studies or another subject in the social sciences or humanities. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. |
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English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component).
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.
We do not accept IELTS Online.
Check full details of our English Language requirements and find out more about some of the alternative English language qualifications listed below
Alternative English language qualifications
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
169 overall, including at least 162 in each skill.
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
LanguageCert Academic SELT
Standard level (65 overall, including at least 60 in each component).
LanguageCert Academic SELT scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres.
We do not accept the online version. We also do not accept the non-SELT version.
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
International ESOL SELT B2 with a minimum of 36 in each component.
LanguageCert International ESOL scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We only accept LanguageCert when taken at SELT Test Centres. We do not accept the online version.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
Standard level (59 overall, including at least 59 in all four skills).
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)
Standard level (80 overall, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing).
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.
We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.
The TOEFL Institution Code for the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English.
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (Grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A - C in English language
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 1119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-6 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades A1-C6 (1-6) in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirement. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this, we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ.
List of exempt countries:
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- The British Overseas Territories
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
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