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About This CourseThis Creative Arts program integrates the study of film, digital and print media, journalism, audio-visual production, and cultural studies.
You'll acquire techniques and develop abilities to create media content while gaining crucial competencies for careers in creative fields. A key benefit of our Creative Arts degree is the flexibility to blend creative and technical aspects, theory and practice, allowing you to customize your learning journey. At Bangor University, you'll gain insights into news, film, and media operations while mastering diverse production skills across media sectors, including documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, and journalistic practice.
Alongside staying current with evolving multimedia practices, this BA in Creative Arts exposes you to theoretical frameworks that enhance your research capabilities. During your studies, you'll build confidence and learn to thrive in a dynamic industry.
Guided by top analysts and practitioners, our faculty actively researches advertising, media regulation, privacy, digital journalism, political communication, gender studies, visual culture, gaming, global media, social networks, publishing, and documentary production. Many instructors maintain active professional practices and consultancy roles.
Situated between the stunning Snowdonia Mountains and the coast, Bangor provides an ideal setting for discovering news stories or creating media projects. Our scenic landscapes have appeared in major productions like Tomb Raider, Clash of the Titans, House of Dragons, and The Crown.Why Choose BangorThis program features adaptable structures to align with your interests.You'll learn in an innovative environment alongside distinguished academics and industry experts.Our facilities boast editing suites, production studios, and professional-grade digital equipment.Gain hands-on experience by helping coordinate events like screenings, film festivals, and performances.Explore drama, films, and music at Pontio, the University's Arts and Innovation Centre.Career ProspectsThis Creative Arts degree equips graduates for diverse creative careers during growing demand for cultural content.You'll understand artistic methodologies, concepts, and creative processes across literature, media, music, film, theatre, and other arts. Additionally, you'll master how text, imagery, and sound communicate meaning through various writing styles and media formats.Potential career paths include:Casting directorChoreographerCopywriter‚ÄØCreative directorDigital media specialistEditorFilmmaker Post-production coordinatorPR consultantProduction managerPublisher‚ÄØResearcher.
To study for a degree, you’ll be asked for a minimum of UCAS Tariff points. We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually. All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills. As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students. We also consider applications from mature students who can demonstrate the motivation and commitment to study a university programme. Each year we enrol a significant number of mature students. IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component.