MPhil English in Brighton United Kingdom | University of Sussex

Spanning from Medieval and Renaissance works to 18th-century literature through modern times, encompassing novels, poetry, modernism, postmodernism, and contemporary writing, we maintain a steadfast dedication to interdisciplinary literary studies.

Our program ranks among the nation's largest graduate communities, boasting over 200 students and 50+ faculty members. Students enjoy expert guidance, pedagogical training, research seminars, plus a vibrant yearly calendar of academic events including symposia, conferences, and visiting scholar presentations.
The program enables literary exploration through philosophical, visual culture, and intellectual history lenses. Potential research areas include:

postcolonial studies
feminist criticism
LGBTQ+ literary analysis
queer theory
advancements in psychoanalytic, Marxist, poststructuralist, and new historicist approaches.