Course summary

Studying English Literature and Music is a brilliant way to develop your skills and insights in both areas. Half your modules will be in English Literature, and half in Music. You will develop a thorough knowledge of literary texts, theory, history and criticism, and pursue creative studies from a selection of musical performance, composition and musicology modules. English Literature provides the chance to develop a thorough knowledge of literary texts, theory, history and criticism. You have the opportunity to study a range of topics within English Literature in small groups, led by the research experts in the field. One of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, Bangor Universities specialisms range from the literatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms. As a musician, you will be joining a thriving music community with choirs and orchestras, bands and student ensembles. Our music facilities include practice facilities, studios, and incredible spaces to participate and attend music and performances​. Key strengths lie in early music, 20th and 21st century music, editing, Welsh music, sonic art, composition, contemporary and interactive performance. We enjoy close links with leading organisations such as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Ensemble Cymru. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.