You will study literature in a range of genres, alongside television, radio, print and digital journalism, and media practice. You will study how literature and journalism both reflect and change society in different periods and contexts. This course will equip you with a solid grounding in the principles of journalism, as well as the technical and practical media and journalism skills required to make you a sought-after professional in this field.

Since it provides an opportunity to specialise in two university honours subjects, our English Literature and Journalism degree provides and stimulating opportunity to locate similarities and differences between the two subjects. The English Literature part of the degree will introduce you to a range of literature genres from the Middle Ages, the Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms, and you will be asked to think critically about the role that literature plays in shaping the world and our own lives. The Journalism part of your degree will examine the development of media in global contexts, and the ways in which it has impacted societies and cultures in the UK and beyond. When combined, the two subjects offer invaluable training for students who wish to enter into a career in journalism, or who wish to embark on postgraduate studies in Journalism, English Literature, or related disciplines.

Why choose Bangor Univesrity for this course?

• Small group teaching and lectures, one-to-one supervision.
• Close links with Pontio, the University’s Arts Centre, local theatres, poetry groups and vibrant student societies – including student newspapers, Bangor English Drama Society (BEDS).
• A dedicated building with editing suites and production equipment available for students.
• We have excellent links with newspapers and the television industry. Final-year projects are often carried out in collaboration with a company.

Your classes for English Literature and Media Studies will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and viewing sessions. These will have a practical and theoretical focus. Assessment on your chosen modules changes from one module to another, and often combines a mixture of examinations, coursework, portfolio assignments, and oral presentations.

Taught by experienced and published academics, this cross-disciplinary degree offers students the opportunity to develop the critical and analytical skills necessary for careers in a broad range of industries, including publishing, journalism, PR, law, marketing and communications, and teaching.

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.