English Literature

Highlights: Embrace your love of reading and writing in North Wales’ stunning scenery. Study in a historical Grade I listed building within a university with a rich history of literature an an extensive archive collection. Join a close-knit community which shares your passion for literature. Our staff have published on topics such as gender and devotion, materiality and book history, social networks and infrastructure. Contemporary curriculum encourages you to question and find your voice. Exciting range of modules covers various genres, from poetry, novels and short stories to drama, screenplay and non-fictional prose. Discover drama, dance, films, music and more at Pontio, our Arts and Innovation Centre. Our full range of student societies includes Bangor English Drama Society, the Writers’ Guild and Society Of Dramatic Arts. Visiting guest writers help inspire creativity which in the past have included hosts readings and discussion from award-winning novelists and poets. Catrin Kean, poet Bhanu Kapil, and short fiction author Wendy Erskine are just some of the writers to pay us a visit at Bangor University. Our English Literature programme achieved 100% Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025. Course Overview: Explore 1,000 years of literary history and embrace your love of reading and writing on this English Literature degree at Bangor University. As one of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, Bangor has a strong history of world-class research and teaching. Our specialisms range from the literatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms. Our English Literature degree explores a multitude of genres, such as Comedy, Gothic and Children’s fiction. You’ll be encouraged to think and write critically and creatively, developing valuable communication and social skills that will be highly attractive to future employers. Studying a degree in English Literature in a Welsh University adds a unique perspective to your studies. Wales has its own rich history in literature, some of which you can choose to explore whilst studying with us at Bangor University. Our goal is to introduce you to new writers, as well as known texts. You’ll be encouraged to question what you read: to think differently, develop fresh perspectives, and find innovative ways to interpret and find meaning. Not just through the text, but how it relates to the author, readers and the wider world - historically, at the time of its creation, and in the present day. Our faculty includes published and award-winning authors, and some of the world’s foremost authorities on Arthurian Literature, Thomas Hardy, Shakespeare, Chaucer, early modern literature, the history of the book, and Welsh writing in English. Read more Course options Placement Year What is the Placement Year? This exciting opportunity allows you to spend a year working with a self-sourced, professional organisation relevant to your studies. You'll typically start between June and September of your second year and finish by the following June or September. Placements can be UK-based or even overseas. Why choose a Placement Year? Gain practical experience that complements your academic learning Make valuable industry contacts that could open doors for future careers Strengthen your employability by gaining real-world experience. How does the Placement Year work? With dedicated support from your Academic School and our Careers and Employability Services, you will be fully equipped to find the perfect placement to complement your degree. We will guide you through the process of securing and finalising your placement arrangements. Is the Placement Year for you? There is no need to decide now. You will have the chance to explore the Placement Year option after starting your course at Bangor University. We'll provide all the information you need to make an informed decision. Ready to find out more? Discover the exciting…

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

International students: £18,000

UK students: £9,790

UK/Home: £9,790

International: £18,000

September 2026

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Bangor, United Kingdom