English and Creative Writing BA (Hons)

We live in challenging and exciting times – there’s more need than ever to learn from the past and forge imaginative new visions of the future. With our rich tradition of critical excellence and radical creative practice, Sussex is a perfect place to combine English and Creative Writing.

On this course, you’ll explore the powerful, complex and even weird world of literature and of writing in its broadest scope. Reading classic books as well as diverse new texts, you’ll:

• understand how critical thinking and careful reading are powerful and necessary in our changing world

• experience teaching and research that link creativity with criticism, and literature with politics

• situate English literary traditions within global and historical contexts, understanding how English functions within and across cultures

• push boundaries of creative expression through intellectual rigour and historical acuity.

You’ll be taught by engaged and passionate teachers and researchers who will guide you through each year of your degree.

You’ll join a vibrant and welcoming intellectual community with links to the worlds of media, literature, publication, education and beyond – gaining valuable skills to equip you for life after university. When you graduate, you’ll have the critical thinking and practical creative skills to make a valuable contribution to society.

32 points overall from the full IB Diploma.

IELTS (Academic)

6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component

Check your IELTS qualification meets all of our language requirements

Find out more about IELTS

IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course.

We accept IELTS One Skills Retake.

We do not accept IELTS Online.

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