English and Media Studies Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

### Why choose this course at Sussex?

* Graduate ready to hit the ground running in careers in digital media, marketing, broadcasting, publishing and the wider creative economy.

* Develop the analytical and practical skills to understand how stories move across literature, media and digital culture.

* Build the confidence to create media projects that combine analysis with practical production.

Explore how literature and the media shape our culture and society. At Sussex, you examine the relationship between literary work and other cultural forms, and analyse different media.

You’re taught by researchers who produce documentaries, films and books. You can shape your studies according to your interests and will be taught to produce your own critical and creative response to the world. We offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study 1,000 years of literature in new and progressive ways. Our teaching has involved:

* working with unique archives such as the private letters of Virginia Woolf Doris Lessing

* field trips to literary landmarks such as Woolf’s house and the Globe Theatre.

We encourage you to experiment with writing and 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.* 

Brighton is one of the UK’s fastest growing hubs for digital and creative media – perfect for your work experience and career opportunities. 

### Location

Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.