BA (Hons) English Literature and Music

This course offers a unique combination of literature and music, allowing students to explore the intersections between these two disciplines. Students will examine the ways in which literature reflects and shapes cultural attitudes towards music, as well as how music informs literary works. The course will also cover key concepts in literary theory and musicology, such as formalism, structuralism, postcolonialism, and feminist theory, as they relate to both literature and music. In addition, students will have the opportunity to develop their musical skills through performance and composition, while also learning about the history of Western classical music and its relationship to literature.

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This course is ideal for students who are interested in the intersections between literature and music, and who want to develop a deeper understanding of how these disciplines inform and reflect each other. The course will provide students with a range of skills, including critical thinking, analytical writing, and musical performance, which can be applied to a variety of careers.

Discover the Beauty and Inspiration of Northwest Wales at Bangor University

Bangor University is an excellent choice for students interested in this course due to its strong reputation for teaching and research in the fields of English literature and music. The university's location in northwest Wales also provides easy access to beautiful landscapes, cultural events, and a vibrant musical scene, which can provide valuable inspiration and resources for students.

Studying English Literature and Music is a brilliant way to develop your skills and insights in both areas. Half your modules will be in English Literature, and half in Music. You will develop a thorough knowledge of literary texts, theory, history and criticism, and pursue creative studies from a selection of musical performance, composition and musicology modules. Our close links with local theatres, poetry groups and vibrant student societies – including our Bangor English Drama Society (BEDS) and the University Music Society – will give you plenty of opportunities to get involved in arts and culture.

English Literature provides the chance to develop a thorough knowledge of literary texts, theory, history and criticism. You have the opportunity to study a broad range of English Literature in small groups, led by the research experts in the field, in an atmosphere of creative, scholarly enterprise in order to develop skills of critical analysis that are highly valued by employers. You will also be able to connect your English and Music studies through the interdisciplinary work in the interaction of words and music both in creative practice and from a historical perspective, as well as exploring the literary aspects of setting texts to music.

As a musician, you will be part of a thriving music and arts community performing and attending music and performances at Powis Hall, John Phillips Theatre and the magnificent Prichard-Jones Hall. You will enjoy unrivalled facilities in our arts and innovation centre, Pontio, which includes a Studio Theatre for performance with technical support from industry professionals. Pontio also features the 450-seat Theatre Bryn Terfel which regularly attracts world-class theatre productions and musical events. You will also benefit from Bangor’s excellent links with leading organisations including the BBC National Orchestra of Wales (with whom we have an annual composition workshop), the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, London Sinfonietta and Sain Records.

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The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together