Film And English Literature

Highlights: Develop your literacy skills and enrich your understanding of storytelling in different mediums, learn about the film industry and filmmaking techniques all whilst finding your unique creative voice. Benefit from our staff expertise in film, media, journalism, and production, as well as 19th century and early modern literature, the history of the book, and Welsh writing in English. Discover drama, films, music and more at the University’s Arts and Innovation Centre, Pontio, and join a dynamic creative community with Bangor English Drama Society, Film Society and Wrtiers Guild Society. Study in a stunning location that sure to inspire, North Wales regularly attracts major film and TV production companies to shoot here, such as HBO, Netflix, the BBC and S4C. 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. Course Overview: Join a friendly, diverse, and dynamic creative community on this Film and English Literature degree. Develop your creative voice whilst gaining skills in storytelling and filmmaking. There is a close relationship between film and literature, which is why studying them in combination can be so rewarding. Both create meaning and rely on storytelling to engage their audiences. They conjure up images - physical or imagined - and use similar structures and devices of narrative and character development. The study of film combines historical, critical, and creative work and practice. You will learn about the film industry, its history and the theory, as well as filmmaking techniques. You will also explore social media, television, radio, computer games, music videos, podcasting and AI as media. You will be able to explore both factual and fiction filmmaking, getting hands-on experience of the production process, including scriptwriting, directing, producing, art direction, cinematography, and postproduction. Potential literature content spans a broad range of genres, periods, cultures, and themes, analysing works from contemporary and historical perspectives. One of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, Bangor University’s specialisms range from the literatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms. Our staff have published on topics such as gender and devotion, materiality and book history, social networks, and infrastructure. There are lots of opportunities to gain practical experience helping organising screenings, film festivals and special events at Pontio or via the Bangor Film Society. You can also collaborate on different projects, such as short films, with students who are film makers, actors, composers, and writers. You'll learn by doing with access to industry-standard digital media equipment and creative spaces that bring ideas to life. Our Arts and Innovation centre, Pontio, hosts our annual media showcase and its cinema runs a range of industry events by the likes of the British Film Institute and Film Wales Network. 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…

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