English and Media Studies, BA (Hons)

Ranked 8th in the UK for research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies (REF 2021, Times Higher Education); 94% of English Language and Literature research world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021); joint 16th for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).Explore literature and media's role in shaping culture and society at Sussex. Taught by researchers producing documentaries, films and books, our bold curriculum spans 1,000 years of literature, featuring unique archives (e.g., Virginia Woolf and Doris Lessing letters), field trips (e.g., Woolf’s house, Globe Theatre), and creative writing. Experts with creative industry links support you amid Brighton's thriving digital media hub. Our innovative campus on the South Downs edge, near Brighton & Hove, Gatwick and London, stimulates discovery and global impact.