Drama and English - BA (Hons)
University of Sussex
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)****Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)****About the course**Pursue your interests in theatre, performance and literature.Our Drama and English BA gives you the chance to explore theatre through a distinctive combination of practice and theory, developing your skills in performance-making and ...Read more


94% of our research overall in English Language and Literature was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)


Top 100 in the world for English Language and Literature (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023)


About the course

Pursue your interests in theatre, performance and literature.Our Drama and English BA gives you the chance to explore theatre through a distinctive combination of practice and theory, developing your skills in performance-making and analysis.We offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study a thousand years of literature in new and progressive ways. Our teaching has involved:- working with unique archives such as the private letters of Virginia Woolf and 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. Across the degree, you’ll examine the larger cultural forces that shape literature and performance in order to produce your own critical and creative responses to the world we live in today.


About Sussex

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, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.


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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.

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50/91
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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34th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
43rd
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Elina
29 Oct 25

It’s easy to socialise and the teachers are incredibly helpful. Its location is a bit inconvenient for shopping, but amazing for relaxing and..Read more

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Ahmed
23 Oct 25

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Drama and English - BA (Hons)
It’s easy to socialise and the teachers are incredibly helpful. Its location is a bit inconvenient for shopping, but amazing for relaxing and...
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23 Oct 25
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