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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Creative Writing

University of Sussex

UK,England

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36 Months

Duration

CAD 22,575/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1961

Total Students: 19,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Falmer, Brighton BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English and Creative Writing

Program Overview

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.0

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

3-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

36 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 22,575 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in University of Sussex

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 80.0 Minimum Listening - 17.0 Minimum Reading - 18.0 Minimum Writing - 17.0 Minimum Speaking - 20.0
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 59.0 Minimum Listening - 59.0 Minimum Reading - 59.0 Minimum Writing - 59.0 Minimum Speaking - 59.0

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 80.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities

Whatever writing specialism you choose during your studies, you’ll develop your ability to comprehend, to imagine and to create. These skills are valued by employers across a wide range of sectors. You’ll rely on your skills in any role where you’re expected to:

Interpret complex information
Connect with stakeholders
Propose innovative solutions.

On your course, you’ll be able to choose options based on skills needed in arts organisations, charities and industry. This includes the opportunity to apply for placements.

As a graduate, you’ll have the real-world experience for a range of careers including:

Digital) media
Publishing
Journalism
Marketing
Law
Education
Policy research
The public and charity sectors
Film and theatre
Museums
Care professions.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.