BA (Hons) English Literature and Music in Bangor United Kingdom | Bangor University

Pursuing studies in English Literature and Music offers an excellent opportunity to enhance your expertise in both disciplines. Your coursework will be evenly divided between English Literature and Music modules. You'll gain comprehensive understanding of literary works, theories, historical contexts, and analytical approaches, while also engaging in creative musical pursuits through performance, composition, and musicology courses. Our strong connections with regional theaters, poetry collectives, and active student organizations – such as the Bangor English Drama Society (BEDS) and University Music Society – provide numerous avenues to participate in cultural activities.
The English Literature program enables you to acquire in-depth knowledge of literary works, critical theories, historical developments, and analytical methods. You'll examine diverse literary texts in intimate seminar settings, guided by leading researchers, fostering an environment of intellectual curiosity that cultivates valuable analytical skills prized by employers. Additionally, you can bridge your English and Music studies by exploring interdisciplinary connections between language and music, both in creative expression and historical contexts, while investigating the literary dimensions of musical text settings.
As a music student, you'll join a vibrant artistic community, with opportunities to perform and attend concerts at Powis Hall, John Phillips Theatre, and the stunning Prichard-Jones Hall. You'll have access to exceptional facilities in our Pontio arts and innovation center, featuring a Studio Theatre with professional technical support for performances. Pontio also houses the 450-seat Theatre Bryn Terfel, which hosts world-class theatrical productions and musical performances. Furthermore, you'll benefit from Bangor's prestigious partnerships with organizations like BBC National Orchestra of Wales (hosting annual composition workshops), Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, and Sain Records.