English Literature and Drama
Bangor University
UCAS Code: QW34 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Bangor University
UCAS Code: QW34 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
English Literature / English Language / English preferred but not required. General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted.
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.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We will also consider other BTEC qualifications in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
Minimum of 5 Scottish Highers - some subject specific grades/Advanced Highers may be required.
T Level qualifications are accepted on a case by case basis.
UCAS Tariff
We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications.
About this course
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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