Overview

The provisions in both subjects at Bangor University spans from the early medieval period, right through to the contemporary world; and includes study of a range of sources and approaches from the political, cultural and social in history, to a wide range of genres in English (for example Welsh writing in English, dystopian literature, or children’ literature).

Careers

Joint honours degrees are very versatile. This History and English Literature (Hons) degree from Bangor University will enable you to tackle a variety of career options in administration, commerce, management, and other professions. Graduates have in recent years gained careers in museum work, law, teaching and the cultural industries.

Many former students have followed these degrees with postgraduate study in History or English Literature, and there are opportunities to pursue your research interests at Bangor.

By studying for a degree in History and English Literature you will acquire a wide range of transferable skills, be they academic or personal. History and English Literature (Hons) graduates are desirable employees due to the variety of skills they develop during the course of their degree.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Reading, Thinking, Writing

Medieval Literature

The Literature of Laughter

The Gothic in Literature/Film

Children's Fiction

Transnational Cultures

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bangor, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Literature View 664 other Bachelors in History in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

75

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PTE Academic

56

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:

A Levels: History and English Literature/English Language/English preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM

Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM- DDM

City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080): considered on a case-by-case basis

International Baccalaureate Diploma: including H5 in English Literature or Language

Access: pass required

Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications

T Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis

Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

The fee for all integrated study abroad years is £1,385. The fee for an integrated year in industry as part of a sandwich programme is £1,850.

Living costs

Bangor

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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