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Our department is home to five exciting subject areas; literature, film, creative writing, journalism, and drama. Whether you aspire to become a writer, reporter, entrepreneur, or performer, or dream of pursuing a career in a creative industry, you're in the right place.

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  • We’re 4th in the UK for Drama and Dance (Guardian University Guide 2024)
  • We're 8th in the UK for Creative Writing (Guardian University Guide 2025)
  • 90.4% of our research impact is world-leading or internationally excellent (Grade Point Average, REF2021)

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Matthew De Abaitua

Matthew De Abaitua

Head of Department

Literature, Film, and Theatre Studies, University of Essex

In our department, students mix critical understanding with creative practice, developing intellectual and artistic skills vital for engaging with the world.
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The Power of Storytelling

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Essex receives funding boost for arts and humanities research students
31 Jan 2025
Literary elite nominate professor to join English Association
29 Jan 2025
Oscar-winning director to discuss film that depicts journalist and lecturer
22 Jan 2025
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