This program consists of a pathway program offered by StudyGroup at the International Study Centre at the University of Sussex followed by entry into a university program offered at the University of Sussex. In your International Foundation Year, you will study courses related to your intended field of study alongside English to develop and enhance your skills as a student. Advancement into your intended program depends upon the successful completion of the pathway program.

The International Foundation Year in Business, Media and Social Sciences will familiarize you with a wide area of study for your intended degree. You will develop your critical thinking skills, creativity, analytical and team working skills, providing you with the most crucial skills required as a successful graduate.

Explore film as an art form and as an industry.

You’ll develop the skills to understand how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You could research Hollywood blockbusters, international art cinema, or contemporary television. You’ll encounter a wide range of cinema, from documentary and activist filmmaking to comedy, musicals and teen films.

Our specialist options allow you to investigate global film cultures; question representations of gender, race and sexuality; and analyse popular genres.

You’ll be able to find the films that interest you in our exclusive Resource Centre’s collection of over 5,000 films. And Brighton is the perfect place to study film. The city hosts several festivals every year, showcasing the latest cinema from around the world.