Key information
- Duration:
- 1 year full time, 2 years part time
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 1 August 2026 (international), 1 September 2026 (UK)
- 8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)
- 16th in the UK for Communication and Media Studies
The media continue to be central to gendered power relations and identification processes. This degree combines theoretical and methodological approaches from media studies, film studies, cultural studies and the humanities.
You’ll learn from some of the most influential academics in feminist and queer studies. Sussex has a long-established reputation for research excellence in gender studies. You'll have seminars, workshops and lectures on cutting-edge research in the field from a variety of disciplines.
You’ll explore the relationship between media, gender and sexuality. You’ll also explore how gender and sexuality frame, and are framed, by such issues.
The degree allows you to:
- study texts drawn from a range of historical and national contexts
- interrogate historical and contemporary approaches to feminism, postfeminism, transfeminism, queer theory, ‘crip’ theory and masculinity studies
- develop an advanced understanding of gender and sexuality.
This MA is for you if you’re already in the media field or wish to enter it. Or you may be in an occupation where gender awareness would be an advantage.
We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
The Gender and Media MA provides a solid theoretical grounding, which you can use as a springboard to take your research in all kinds of directions.”Emily Baker
Gender and Media MA
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Entry requirements
| Degree requirements | You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Australia
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum second-class lower division. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malawi
| Degree requirements | Masters degree, depending on your university. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
| Degree requirements | Bachelors degree with a minimum overall grade of C. |
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| Subject-specific requirements | Your qualification should be in media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don’t have the academic qualifications required, but can show relevant professional/creative skills and experience.
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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 media, film or another relevant subject area. You can also apply for the course if you don |