English and Film Studies BA (Hons)

**94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)**<br/><br/>**Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/><br/>Combine your love of literature with your passion for film.<br/><br/>We encourage you to experiment with writing to 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. You’ll explore a wide range of films to discover how cinema entertains, informs and influences its audiences. You’ll:<br/><br/><br/>- investigate global film cultures<br/><br/><br/>- question representations of gender, race and sexuality<br/><br/><br/>- analyse popular genres.<br/><br/><br/>Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree. Throughout your studies, you’ll develop your critical and analytical skills. Specialist options allow you to tailor your degree to what inspires you most. Our teaching has involved:<br/><br/><br/>- working with unique archives such as the private letters of Virginia Woolf and Doris Lessing<br/><br/><br/>- field trips to literary landmarks such as Woolf’s house and the Globe Theatre.<br/><br/><br/>You’ll also have the opportunity to experiment with your own writing, 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. <br/><br/>**About Sussex**<br/><br/>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, youll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>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.