English and Art History 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)****97% of our research overall in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)** **7th in the UK for History of Art (The Guardian University Guide 2024)****About the course**Explore how literature and the visual arts shape our culture and society. We offer a bold, forward-thinking ...Read more


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


97% of our research overall in Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory was assessed to be world leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)


7th in the UK for History of Art (The Guardian University Guide 2024)


About the course

Explore how literature and the visual arts shape our culture and society. We offer a bold, forward-thinking curriculum that allows you to study a thousand years of literature in new and progressive ways. Offering a distinctive approach to a radical breadth of literary texts has made us one of the UK’s most respected and exciting English departments.You’ll have the opportunity to experiment with your own writing, supported by our experts. They have many links with the creative industries as well as literary events in Brighton, including the poetry series Placeholder and the festival The Coast is Queer. You’ll learn about the ability of writing to transform the world we live in. You also explore a wide range of visual material – from painting and architecture to sculpture and dress. Our engaged and passionate tutors will guide you through each year of your degree.You benefit from our fantastic campus facilities including the Art History Lab and the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts, and exceptional links with galleries and museums including Tate Modern and the V&A.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’ve also previously offered our students career-building experience through schemes – such as Sussex Writes – that bring the power of reading and creative writing to the public.


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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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
72/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
47th
English Studies (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK English Studies (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
History Of Art, Architecture and Design
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
History Of Art, Architecture and Design graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK History Of Art graduate salary
£19,000
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32 Grades / Points required

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You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

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Pass Diploma with at least 39 level 3 credits at Merit or above including 24 credits at Distinction.The Access to HE Diploma should be in the Humanities or Social sciences.

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You should have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.

Popular A-level subjects

English Studies (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

English Literature
73%
History
40%
Psychology
21%
Drama
15%
English Language
15%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£26,250 per year

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Students from EU

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£26,250 per year

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Students from International

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£26250 Per year

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University of Sussex
University of Sussex , Brighton

The University of Sussex is a world-leading research-intensive institution (REF, 2021) based near the popular seaside city of Brighton....

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