English Literature and Creative Writing

Find out about English Literature and Creative Writing at Sussex, based within the School of Media, Arts and Humanities, and search for people who work there.

Students looking at artefacts at The Keep

About English Literature and Creative Writing

Since the University was founded, English Literature at Sussex has challenged conventional, critical and cultural models.

With over 50 research-active faculty, we are one of the largest centres in the UK and offer expertise across more than 1,000 years of literary production.  

Our faculty

Our faculty are recognised scholars who have won academic prizes and research awards, and our courses are widely seen as inventive, inviting interdisciplinary study. 

Our students

Our students are curious, intelligent and engaged – they leave us with fiercely independent creative minds, and a deep understanding of the history and future of English. They have the opportunity to study the entire range of the discipline, from Anglo-Saxon epic avant-garde poetry and creative writing.

English at postgraduate level explores theories of culture, politics, identity and society, considering English in all of its diversities. 

Studying English at Sussex gave me the confidence to identify as a writer and pursue a career in writing.”Amy Stanborough
Freelance Journalist

External partners

We have long-established links with external partners, including:

  • the British Library
  • Charleston Literary Festival
  • the Brighton Festival
  • the Globe Theatre
  • many other arts organisations throughout the South East.
Library exhibition

 

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