You investigate literature in diverse historical, political and cultural contexts. You'll engage directly with historical evidence of international interest in our special collections including the papers of Virginia Woolf and Rudyard Kipling, and the Mass Observation Archive, housed at The Keep, a state-of-the-art archive conservation building located next to the Sussex campus. Taught by literary experts and historians working in the field, you have the independence to shape your study and produce your own critical and creative response to the world we live in today.

Studying English and History at Sussex gives you transferable skills in researching, critical analysis, communication, independent thinking and problem-solving. You can attend tailored careers events, including workshops, talks and drop-in sessions, throughout your time at Sussex. You continue to receive careers support after graduation. You could go on to further study, or use your English and History degree in fields such as: the arts, libraries and museums sectors publishing, media and journalism civil service, teaching and higher education.