English: Literature, Culture and Theory MA

**94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)**<br/><br/>**About the course**<br/>Combine specialist study, theoretical inquiry and interdisciplinary investigations to explore literature, culture and history.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>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:<br/>- querying the materiality and the body<br/><br/><br/>- ecology and political economy<br/><br/><br/>- philosophical approaches to literature<br/><br/><br/>- decolonisation and radical politics<br/><br/><br/>- novel theory<br/><br/><br/>- poetics and experimental writing.<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**About Sussex**<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/>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.