BA (Hons) Media Studies and Music

This innovative course combines the study of media studies with music, providing students with a unique perspective on the intersections between these two fields. Students will gain a deep understanding of the role of media in shaping our perceptions of music and culture, as well as the ways in which music can be used to convey messages and influence society. The course will also provide students with practical skills in music production, sound design, and media analysis.

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Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including recording studios, editing suites, and music technology software. There are also opportunities for work experience and placements with industry partners, providing students with valuable real-world experience. Bangor University is located in the stunning Welsh countryside, offering a unique learning environment that combines academic rigour with creative inspiration.

Join Bangor University for an Unforgettable Media Studies and Music Experience

Bangor University is the perfect choice for students interested in media studies and music. Our faculty is composed of leading experts in these fields, and our small class sizes ensure that students receive personalized attention and support. The university's picturesque location provides a serene environment for learning and creativity. Plus, our graduates have gone on to successful careers in media and music industries, making Bangor University the ideal launchpad for your future career.

This course provides a fantastic creative opportunity to grow as a musician while combining your studies with media production. In addition to and in-depth study of music, you will also purse media-focussed topics, including television and radio journalism, print journalism, digital journalism, and media practice. You will be part of a vibrant music community, performing or attending performances in public venues. This course will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge, offering imaginative approaches and creative insight.

With magnificent facilities, world-class staff expertise, and one of the most vibrant performing environments of any UK university, Bangor is an exceptional location to study Media and Music.

This exciting degree will equip you with a broad range of production skills within different areas of the media, including documentary filmmaking, radio, screenwriting and short film production. It will also provide a theoretical grounding and historical understanding of how the media operate. Meanwhile, the Music modules will provide an excellent experience and understanding of the richness of music as a vibrant part of our everyday lives.

The music modules on offer to you are distinctive in that they offer a unique balance of subject breadth with opportunities to specialise, meaning that you’re sure to find the ideal course to challenge and stimulate you. Media studies at Bangor is also unique, offering a close integration of academic and theoretical approaches with hands-on creative practice. Students in the School have the opportunity at all levels to combine a study of their chosen field with practice-based outcomes such as journalism, film and media/digital media production.

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