English and Film Studies

University of Sussex
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Digital media, production, and technologyMedia studiesPR and communicationsEnglish literature and creative writingEnglish language

A-Level Entry

ABB

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

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

Combine your love of literature with your passion for film.

We encourage you to experiment with writing to understand its ability to transform the world we live in. You’ll be supported by our experts. They have links with the creative industries, as well as literary events such as the poetry series Placeholder and the festival The Coast is Queer. You’ll explore a wide range of films to discover how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You’ll:

  • investigate global film cultures

  • question representations of gender, race and sexuality

  • analyse popular genres.

    Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your critical and analytical skills. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most. Our teaching has involved:

  • working with unique archives such as the private letters of Virginia Woolf and Doris Lessing

  • field trips to literary landmarks such as Woolf’s house and the Globe Theatre.

    You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with your own writing, supported by our experts. They have links with the creative industries, as well as literary events such as the poetry series Placeholder and the festival The Coast is Queer.

    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.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades ABB
    Scottish Higher AABBB
    BTEC DDD

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    1133 Public relations and communications directors
    3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
    3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Digital media, production, and technology, Media studies, PR and communications, English literature and creative writing, English language
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000