Name: English and Creative Writing
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94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)

Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

About the course

We live in challenging and exciting times – there’s more need than ever to learn from the past and forge imaginative new visions of the future. With our rich tradition of critical excellence and radical creative practice, Sussex is a perfect place to combine English and Creative Writing.

On this course, you’ll explore the powerful, complex and even weird world of literature and of writing in its broadest scope. Reading classic books as well as diverse new texts, you’ll:

understand how critical thinking and careful reading are powerful and necessary in our changing world

experience teaching and research that link creativity with criticism, and literature with politics

situate English literary traditions within global and historical contexts, understanding how English functions within and across cultures

push boundaries of creative expression through intellectual rigour and historical acuity.

You’ll be taught by engaged and passionate teachers and researchers who will guide you through each year of your degree.

You’ll join a vibrant and welcoming intellectual community with links to the worlds of media, literature, publication, education and beyond – gaining valuable skills to equip you for life after university. When you graduate, you’ll have the critical thinking and practical creative skills to make a valuable contribution to society.

About Sussex

Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Location

Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

English and Creative Writing

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