English, BA (Hons)

At the University of Sussex, 94% of our English Language and Literature research 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). This course explores literature's profound influence on contemporary issues like race, climate, gender, and sexuality. Taught by expert researchers, students engage with diverse texts across history and cultures, joining a supportive community in the School of Media, Arts and Humanities. The curriculum covers major themes, periods, and genres; in-depth author studies; interdisciplinary electives in areas such as video games or social justice; and connections between literary criticism, philosophy, anthropology, and movements like feminism and anti-colonialism.Students also develop their own writing with expert guidance, accessing creative industry links, events like the Placeholder poetry series, and unique archives such as Virginia Woolf's letters at The Keep. Field trips to sites like Shakespeare's Globe and opportunities to publish via our in-house press enhance the experience. Located near Brighton's vibrant arts scene and London, the course builds skills in critical analysis, communication, and problem-solving, preparing graduates for diverse careers. Sussex fosters innovation across research and society, with our green campus on the South Downs offering an inspiring environment.

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