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Drama and English, BA (Hons)

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

English Language and Literature
UK / QS 2025
19th
Overall
UK / ARWU 2024
25th
English
UK / CUG 2026
27th

Costs

Course feesS$38.8K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17.2K / year
Beer S$9
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$21
Coffee S$6
TotalS$55.9K / year

Entry requirements

A Level BBB
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 30

Scholarships

Sussex International Chancellors Scholarships (postgraduate)
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sussex Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sussex International Chancellors Scholarships (undergraduate)
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
WQ43
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Ninety-four percent of our research in English Language and Literature is rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021), and we rank in the top 100 globally for this subject (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023). Our Drama and English BA programme allows you to explore theatre, performance, and literature through a dynamic blend of practical and theoretical approaches, fostering skills in performance creation and critical analysis. The curriculum spans a thousand years of literature with innovative methods, including access to unique archives like Virginia Woolf's letters and field trips to sites such as the Globe Theatre. Supported by experts connected to creative industries and events like the Placeholder poetry series, you will experiment with writing, examine cultural influences on literature and performance, and develop your own creative responses to contemporary issues.At the University of Sussex, our courses, research, and vibrant campus inspire innovation and leadership across disciplines, from scientific advancements to global policy. Located on a scenic green campus near the South Downs National Park and the lively city of Brighton & Hove, with easy access to Gatwick Airport and London, we provide an stimulating environment for study and growth.

What you will learn

See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.

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