About the course

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 further study inside and outside academia. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Brighton
Autumn (September), 2025	Brighton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Sussex

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

　　Your qualification should normally be in a subject relevant to your chosen Masters course. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

　　IELTS (Academic) - Higher level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component). TOEFL (iBT) - 95 overall, including at least 22 in Listening, 23 in Reading, 23 in Speaking, 24 in Writing.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 August 2024

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Sussex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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World ranking

　　201st / 1250

　　THE World ranking50th / 130

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