As an English Literature, Theatre and Performance student at Bangor, you will develop your individual interests in aspects of literature, drama and theatre. You will explore a wide range of practice including devising, community theatre, acting skills and solo and group performance. This work is underpinned by the critical study of literature, and drama from a range of historical periods from the medieval to the contemporary. Modules combine the creative and performative with a critical grounding in major theatre.

As you progress, you can select modules that help you to maintain a wide-ranging approach, or you can specialise in specific subjects or literary forms. Either way, modules options in English Literature and Theatre and Performance are designed to complement each other, honing your skills in performance, writing, critical thinking, theorising, research analysis, and debate.

Why choose Bangor for this course?

• Small group teaching and lectures and one-to-one supervision.
• You will benefit from excellent facilities and from Bangor’s close links with local and national theatre companies, including with Pontio, the University’s new £40 million Arts Centre.
• Close links with vibrant student societies – including student newspapers, Film Society, and drama societies.

Blending literary analysis with production, performing, writing, and directing, our English Literature with Theatre and Performance degree places a strong emphasis on small-group teaching. Your classes include a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and viewing sessions. These will have a practical and theoretical focus. Assessment on your modules varies from one module to another, and often combines a mixture of examinations, performance and coursework assignments.

In addition to what takes place in the classroom, there are lots of exciting opportunities for you to boost your skills and knowledge. We regularly run theatre trips, film showings, gallery visits, and each month there is the chance to hear visiting creative writers and academic speakers.

Studying English Literature with Theatre and Performance at Bangor University gives you the performance, critical, creative, and problem-solving skills you need to embark on a variety of exciting careers. These include roles in theatre, film, television, radio, journalism, teaching and applied theatre, as well as roles in marketing, finance, and the education sectors.

Studying English Literature provides the chance to develop a thorough knowledge of literary texts, theory, history and criticism. We offer students the chance to study a broad range of English Literature introducing you to a wide range of cultures and intellectual traditions.