English and Creative Writing BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Develop your voice as a writer. Learn to read closely and express ideas with imagination and conviction as part of our vibrant, supportive community. Graduate ready to hit the ground running in careers in publishing, journalism, content creation, teaching, freelancing and the creative industries.

Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Acts of Writing, Burning to Read, Critical Approaches, Radical Theory, Spring Writing Workshop, Writing in Action, fundamentals of creative writing, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Advanced Writing Workshop: Process, From Editing to Publishing: Gift Economies & Going Pro, Advanced Writing Workshop: Technique.

Career pathways

When you graduate, you’ll be well prepared for a range of careers where your practical experience as well as creative, expressive and analytical skills will help you stand out. This includes fields from media to commerce, publishing, government, education and law.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBB GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us English language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component. UCAS code Q3W8.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year (2027/28) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply

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