This degree course offers the opportunity to study English Literature (50%) and Italian (50%).

The English Literature part of the degree aims to develop your skills in reading literature and to introduce you to new critical techniques and ways of studying literary texts. Through the study of English literature you will develop critical capacities and a range of invaluable intellectual and interpersonal skills: the ability to evaluate and interpret material and the capacity to explain it logically, orally or on paper, the ability to work independently and as a member of a group, to manage your own time and to work to deadlines set by yourself and others. These are skills which are sought by employers in many fields.

The Italian part of the course will provide you with advanced skills in the Italian language and a broad range of specialised and detailed insights into the culture, society and history that go with it. The Italian aspect of the course has language at the heart of it, with core modules developing the key oral, aural and written skills every year. These modules also foster cultural awareness, which you will need for your year abroad, and later on, for the world of work.

Why choose Bangor University for this course?

• Top in the UK with 100% student satisfaction in Italian Studies (NSS 2020).
• Modern Languages consistently ranks amongst the highest rated in its subject area in the National Student Survey.
• Our size means that we offer learning on a human scale, in small classes, where you get to know the staff and your fellow students.
• At the same time, our very large and varied range of option modules enables you to tailor your degree to your personal needs.
• Some options are taught through the medium of Italian, others through another modern language depending on your choice of subject combination, others through English.
• Bangor's Modern Language graduates have a very good track record in gaining employment.
• Degree structures are flexible, allowing you to change your degree at the end of year 1 if you wish.

For more on studying degree courses see our Study at Bangor section.

You will have 3-4 hours of language classes each week plus classes in your other chosen modules. Tuition is mainly in small groups and there are few formal lectures.

Assessment involves coursework and written and oral examinations. You will also complete a dissertation as part of your degree.

What will you study on this course?

Please click on the link below to see the modules current students on this course are studying.

Opportunities at Bangor

The University’s Skills and Employability Service provides a wide range of resources to help you achieve your graduate ambitions.

The Bangor Employability Award (BEA)

With the BEA, you can gain recognition for your extra-curricular activities (e.g. volunteering, clubs and societies, part-time work, etc.)

Internships

Bangor University runs a paid internship scheme within the university’s academic and service departments.

Student Volunteering

Volunteering widens your experience and improves your employability. Find out more about the volunteering on the Students’ Union’s website.

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.