English and Media Studies

8th in the UK for our research outputs in Communications, Cultural and Media Studies in REF 2021 (Times Higher Education)

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

=16th in the UK for Communications and Media Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)

About the course

Explore how literature and the media shape our culture and society. At Sussex, you examine the relationship between literary work and other cultural forms, and analyse different media.

You’re taught by researchers who produce documentaries, films and books. You can shape your studies according to your interests and will be taught to produce your own critical and creative response to the world. We offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study 1,000 years of literature in new and progressive ways. 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.

We encourage you to experiment with writing and 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.

Brighton is one of the UK’s fastest growing hubs for digital and creative media – perfect for your work experience and career opportunities.

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.