English Literature and Drama BA (Hons)
Bangor University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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As an English Literature and Drama student at Bangor, you will develop your individual interests in aspects of literature, drama, theatre and performance. You will explore a wide range of practice including performance and media training, playwriting, directing, production making, arts for health and wellbeing and creativity in the community. We ensure that you are equipped and introduced to a diverse study of theory and practice here in the North West of Wales’s creative and cultural ...Read more

As an English Literature and Drama student at Bangor, you will develop your individual interests in aspects of literature, drama, theatre and performance. You will explore a wide range of practice including performance and media training, playwriting, directing, production making, arts for health and wellbeing and creativity in the community. We ensure that you are equipped and introduced to a diverse study of theory and practice here in the North West of Wales’s creative and cultural hub.Professional practice and industry contribution is at the heart of our programme to ensure you’re one step ahead with your employability skills upon graduating and our state of the arts facilities ensure a high quality learning experience. We have our very own Arts and Innovation Centre (Pontio) which includes two theatres and a cinema, a local professional theatre across the road and a partnership with Aria Film Studios on Anglesey. Our Music and Drama building has had a two million refurbishment, which includes rehearsal rooms for practice and our pastoral care has been nominated for excellence with in the Student Led Teaching Awards.English Literature and Drama at Bangor University is a contemporary and innovative programme to ensure your creativity, imagination and confidence is instilled for future growth within the employment sector and beyond.

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WUSCA ranking:
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15/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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48th
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68th
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01 Mar 24

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31 Jan 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 128 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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Extended Project:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - DDM Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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English Literature / English Language / English preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.

Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.

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Pass required.

Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent. Please contact us for more information.

Including H5 in English Literature or English Language.

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We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.

We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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