You can study English Literature as a joint honours degree with Linguistics (50% English Literature and 50% Linguistics). Please read the course description for both subjects.

What will you study on this course?

On this Joint Honours course, you will study 50% of modules in English Literature and 50% of modules in Linguistics. Click on the link below to see what current students on this course are studying.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the English Literature and Linguistics Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

This is a Joint Honours course, so please read the Employability information for English Literature and for modules in Linguistics.

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.