Students wanting to study a combination of Media Studies and English Literature will develop skills and techniques to produce audio-visual material as well as essential key skills for many of the creative industries. You will study a range of literature from the medieval to the contemporary, while developing your individual interests. This course will equip you with a solid understanding in the theoretical, technical and practical skills making you a sought-after professional in these fields.
In your time with us, you will become adept at conducting research. In modules that touch on such topics as the history of film and documentary, journalism literary theory, and news media, you will also develop skills related to editing, blogging, and publishing.
In your English Literature modules, you will encounter a range of literature genres from different points in history, starting in the Middle Ages and moving right the way through to the contemporary moment. You will analyse poetry, prose, drama, and the novel, amongst other literary forms. Within Media Studies, you will have the opportunity to study a range of different aspects of journalism, film and media production that will provide you with opportunities to develop and explore your own interests, and make use of well-equipped studios that will provide you with practical as well as theoretical knowledge.
‘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 Media Studies and Production (with Foundation Year) P31F or English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.
Course Details - Modules
For details of the modular structure, please see the course description on Bangor University's website.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
3HPQ
Institution code:
B06
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
English Literature / English Language / English preferred but not required.
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
International Candidates: school leaving qualifications and college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements), details at: www.bangor.ac.uk/international/applying/entryrequirements
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
Pass required.
Including H5 in English Literature or English Language.
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.* We also welcome applications from mature learners.
If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, you may be able to gain entry to this course via a Foundation Year route. Please see: Media Studies and Production with Foundation Year (P31F) or English Language and English Literature with Foundation Year (QQCF).
*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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