About This Course
Students wanting to study a combination of Media Studies and English Literature will develop skills and techniques to produce audio-visual material as well as essential key skills for many of the creative industries. You will study a range of literature from the medieval to the contemporary, while developing your individual interests. This course will equip you with a solid understanding in the theoretical, technical and practical skills making you a sought-after professional in these fields.
In your time with us, you will become adept at conducting research. In modules that touch on such topics as the history of film and documentary, journalism literary theory, and news media, you will also develop skills related to editing, blogging, and publishing.
In your English Literature modules, you will encounter a range of literature genres from different points in history, starting in the Middle Ages and moving right the way through to the contemporary moment. You will analyse poetry, prose, drama, and the novel, amongst other literary forms. Within Media Studies, you will have the opportunity to study a range of different aspects of journalism, film and media production that will provide you with opportunities to develop and explore your own interests, and make use of well-equipped studios that will provide you with practical as well as theoretical knowledge.
Why choose Bangor University for this course?
- A dedicated building for media studies and production, with editing suites and production equipment available to students.
- Close links with Pontio, the University’s Arts Centre, local theatres, poetry groups and vibrant student societies – including our Bangor English Drama Society (BEDS).
- Research-led teaching. Teaching staff are active researchers – many with international reputations in their fields.
Course Content
Your classes for Media Studies and English Literature will include a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and viewing sessions. These will have a practical and theoretical focus. Assessment on Media Studies and English Literature modules varies from one module to another, and often combines a mixture of examinations 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.
Facilities
General University Facilities
Library and Archive Services
Our four libraries provide a range of attractive study environments including collaborative work areas, meeting rooms and silent study spaces.
We have an extensive collection of books and journals and many of the journals are available online in full-text format.
We house one of the largest university-based archives not only in Wales, but also the UK. Allied to the Archives is the Special Collections of rare printed books.
Learning Resources
There is a range of learning resources available, supported by experienced staff, to help you in your studies.
The University’s IT Services provides computing, media and reprographics facilities and services including:
- Over 1,150 computers for students, with some PC rooms open 24 hours a day
- Blackboard, a commercial Virtual Learning Environment, that makes learning materials available on-line.
Careers
Studying a course such as Media Studies and English Literature equips you with a range of skills that are relevant to a wide variety of careers. Students with expertise in these areas often go into jobs in areas such as teaching, creative industries and media. In addition, they also embark upon successful careers in the public sector, marketing, business, commerce and public relations. In other words, you will gain a range of skills that are valued highly by employers from a wide variety of different sectors.
EXPLORE MORE IN FILM, MEDIA AND JOURNALISM
All of our media programmes combine academic study with practical experience, meaning that you acquire the skills you need while developing your creativity.
International Experience Year
This course is available with an International Experience Year option where you will study for 1 additional year.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to study with specialists, see a different way of life and broaden your horizons. With international experience of this kind, you’ll really improve your career prospects. If you plan to study in a country where English is not spoken natively, there may be additional language support available for you.
There are a wide variety of destinations to choose from and when you graduate you will have ‘with International Experience’ added to your degree title.
You can find out more about the International Experience Year programme on the Student Exchanges section of our website.
You will have the opportunity to fully consider this option when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto this pathway at the appropriate time. If you have any questions in the meantime, please get in touch.
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