English Literature and Music (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

One of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, Bangor’s specialisms range from the literatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms.

In music, 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.

On this English Literature and Music (Hons) at Bangor University , you will spend a similar amount of time on each subject. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, allowing you to choose modules that match your interests or career aspirations. Potential content spans a broad range of periods, cultures and themes, analysing works from contemporary and historical perspectives.

Careers

Whatever your motivations or ambitions, studying English Literature and Music prepares you for careers within the creative and cultural industries.

Pursuing a career in the arts capitalises on our appetite for culture. A Career within the sector might mean you can help to transform the quality of life for individuals and communities.

Our graduates have gone on to work in a range of roles including music performance, media and recording, journalism, creative writing and publishing and composition. Some choose to become teachers at all educational levels or have taken up administrative posts with orchestras, theatre companies, opera houses and arts centres.

Typical professions include:

• Academic librarian and archivist

• Arts administrator

• Author

• Copywriter 

• Creative director

• Editor

• Journalist 

• Marketing executive

• Music producer

• Music therapist

• PR manager

• Proof-reader

• Publisher 

• Sound engineer/designer

• Teacher