English and Art History, BA (Hons)

94% of our research in English Language and Literature and 97% in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory were assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). We rank 7th in the UK for History of Art (The Guardian University Guide 2024).Explore how literature and visual arts shape culture and society through our bold curriculum spanning a thousand years of texts. Experiment with creative writing supported by experts linked to Brighton's literary scene, including Placeholder poetry series and The Coast is Queer festival. Study diverse visual materials—from painting to dress—guided by passionate tutors. Benefit from facilities like the Art History Lab and Attenborough Centre, plus ties to Tate Modern and V&A. Teaching features unique archives (e.g., Woolf and Lessing letters), field trips (e.g., Woolf’s house, Globe Theatre), and schemes like Sussex Writes. On our green campus edging the South Downs, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London, Sussex innovates across research, culture, and careers.