English Literature and Drama

This BA (Hons) English Literature and Drama degree explores the synergies between literature – be that prose, poetry, or drama – and the practices of dramatic production, from scripting and devising to acting and directing.

Studying English Literature and Drama offers exciting opportunities to hone your skills in performance, theatre-making, writing, critical thinking, theorising, and debate, alongside peers and experts who share your passion.

One of the oldest English Literature departments in the UK, Bangor’s specialisms range from the literatures of the Middle Ages and Renaissance period, through to Victorian and Modernist forms. Our Drama staff have creative portfolios in theatre, short films and production.

Studying Drama allows you to delve into the ways in which producers, marketing managers and artistic directors work within the industry on a local and international level. You can examine the impact of drama in arts, creativity, health and wellbeing in community or educational contexts, with opportunities to undertake arts community placements for practical experience.

Learning how literary pieces and dramatic productions are created broadens your creative repertoire and encourages you to find new ways of self-expression. You will develop a range of transferrable skills that will be highly attractive to future employers: critical and creative thinking, teamwork, communication, interpretation and research.

‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch.

If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see English Language and English Literature (with Foundation Year) QQCF.

Make lifelong friends and build a future you can be proud of at Bangor University.

You’ll benefit from high quality teaching, expert support and a friendly learning environment at a top 20 UK university (Uni Compare Rankings 2027), while gaining real world experience through work placements and opportunities to study abroad. With accommodation guaranteed for all Clearing applicants, you can settle in quickly and start making the most of university life from day one.

Bangor’s stunning campus and close knit community make it easy to feel at home. Meet friends at Bar Uno, Pontio or Barlows, stay active at Brailsford Sports Centre, or learn in specialist facilities including a Natural History Museum, Botanic Garden, research ship, replica courtroom and fully equipped media centre.

Set between the mountains and the sea, with excellent transport links and a low cost of living, Bangor offers an outstanding student experience where you can belong, grow in confidence and shape your future. It’s time to make Bangor your new home!