Music and Modern Languages

Studying Music and Modern Languages at Bangor will allow you to develop your musicology whilst learning and developing your competence in writing, speaking and comprehension of a modern language.

You will be taught by world-renowned composers, performers and musicologists, who will encourage you to explore the connections between all three fundamental aspects of musical study. Our Modern Languages staff have expertise in translation, film, literature, travel writing, performance, visual cultures, popular culture, socio-political change, and transnational cultures.

During the degree you’ll improve your fluency in your chosen language (French, German, Spanish or Chinese) and contextualise your learning by deepening your appreciation of the lifestyle, history, arts and culture of different countries. Your Music studies cover a broad range of historical and stylistic repertories and composers from the Renaissance to the present day. You can also enhance your solo and/or ensemble performance skills.

The compulsory third year abroad is fantastic preparation for today’s multilingual, multicultural world of work. You'll spend a year in a country where your chosen language is spoken consolidating your language learning and increasing your confidence.

‘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 Music (with Foundation Year) W30F.

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!