You have the opportunity to choose from modules reflecting on:
- modernism and postmodernismÊ
- theory and practice
- contemporary history and archives
- canonicity and avant-gardism
- aesthetic production
- globalisation
- identity politics (sexuality, gender, race, class)
- conflict (terrorism, war).
English at Sussex enjoys a longstanding, illustrious reputation in modernist and contemporary studies. This MA is associated with the Centre for Modernist Studies, which has been running for over 15 years. Our facultyÕs research is resonant, original, diverse and internationalist. These are qualities we prioritise in our teaching.
Why choose this course?
- 98% of our English Language and Literature research output was rated world-leading, internationally excellent or recognised internationally in terms of originality, significance and rigour (REF 2014). The vitality and sustainability of our research environment also received a score of 90%. These scores are among the highest in the UK.
- English at Sussex is ranked in the top 20 in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2019) and in the top 100 in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018).
- Your teaching is underpinned by the interdisciplinary research carried out in centres such as the Centre for Modernist Studies and the Centre for Early Modern and Medieval Studies.
