English Language and Literature BA (Hons) at University of Sussex

Programme overview

Discover how language connects and divides us while redefining literature. Explore different forms of communication across time and how they shape culture. Graduate ready to hit the ground running in careers in media, journalism, marketing, content creation, teaching, law 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: Burning to Read, Language and Interaction, How Languages Work, World Making, Teaching. Year 2 core modules: Language for Life, Representing Realities, Global Modernisms.

Career pathways

Here in the dynamic city of Brighton, you’ll join a supportive, independent and intellectually curious community. We thrive on debate and originality. When you graduate, you’ll have the confidence to take on new situations and challenges. You’ll have the creative, expressive and analytical skills, as well as the practical experience to hit the ground running in careers from media to commerce, 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 Q300.

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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