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English: Literature, Culture and Theory MA

University of Sussex

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Combine specialist study, theoretical inquiry and interdisciplinary investigations to explore literature, culture and history. On this course, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue innovative work as you shape your course to your particular interests. This can include a focus on a specific period or concept, or engaging with ideas across a wide historical range. Our faculty research expertise spans the medieval to the modern and contemporary periods. The diverse research interests in the Department of English mean that you’ve got expert support in the topics you choose to focus on. Our particular strengths lie in: querying the materiality and the body ecology and political economy philosophical approaches to literature decolonisation and radical politics novel theory poetics and experimental writing. You’ll learn about the theoretical ideas and conceptual methods that underpin research in literature. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills necessary for a range of careers, including education and publishing, or you can choose to pursue further study.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    English

    26th out of 89 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 207
    123 59%

    33rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    19th

    25

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 80%

    49th

    19

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