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Bangor University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: QW34
English Literature and Drama
Bangor UniversityBangor, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) English Literature and Drama at Bangor University. Based in Bangor, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. 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... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Introduction to Literary Analysis
Medieval and Renaissance Literature
Modern Drama and Theatre Practice
Creative Writing and Scriptwriting
Victorian and Modernist Literature
Theatre Production and Directing
Drama in Community and Social Contexts
Dissertation or Major Project
UCAS Code:QW34
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,000
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bangor University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,500 | £26,500 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £30,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
60%Working
15%Studying
30%Work & Study
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
86%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
95%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Bangor University
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