📖Introduction

Bangor University is a public university in Bangor, Wales. It received its Royal Charter in 1885 and was one of the founding institutions of the federal University of Wales. Bangor University today is a thriving, forward-looking institution offering excellent opportunities. Around 10,000 students currently study with the institution and teaching and research is grouped into nine academic Schools. Bangor University has a long tradition of excellence and exceeds expectations, both for academic standards and student experience. The University is committed to sustainable development and global citizenship. It aims to promote sustainability in research, business and enterprise activities.

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📖Program Curriculum

In the first part of the MA programme all students are required to study four modules of 30 credits each (for full-time students this means two modules per semester).

All students study the following compulsory modules:

Introduction to Literary Theory Scholarship and Research (30 credits): This module offers the opportunity to study alongside other MA students in English Literature and to share ideas about authorship the history of the book and some key contemporary perspectives on the relationship between literature and the culture in which it is produced. For writers this module offers a valuable insight into how your creative work relates to its wider context.
Material Texts & Editing (30 credits): This module explores the rich field of working with texts - from manuscripts in the early medieval centuries to screenings in the digital age. Students have the opportunity to meet for seminars in the University archives department and to work with a team of practising academics showcasing their research experience with writings from the eighth to the twenty-first century.
Student will then choose a further two modules from those on offer. In order to complete a pathway the two modules must be selected from that pathway’s list of available modules. Students following the Open pathway may choose any two modules from the full range on offer. An example of typical modules are given below:

Modules on Medieval and Early Modern Literature may include:

Manuscripts and Printed Books
Myth and the Early Modern Author
Women’s Devotional Writing
Medieval Arthur
Open Essay
Modules on Material Texts may include:

Manuscripts and Printed Books
Material Texts and Editing
Print Politics & Popular Culture
Open Essay
Modules on Revolution and Modernity 1750 to the Present may include:

Revolution Modernity: 1790-1930
Material Texts and Editing
Print Politics & Popular Culture
Open Essay
Modules on Four-Nations Literature may include:

Revolution Modernity: 1790-1930
Scottish Literature
Welsh Literature in English
Irish Literature
Open Essay
In addition to the above pathway-related modules the following modules are offered:

Open Essay
The Postgraduate Conference
It may also be possible to take one optional module from the MA in Creative Writing (if the prerequisites of creative writing experience are met) or in another Arts and Humanities subject (if the necessary academic prerequisites are met).

Part Two
Preparation of a 20 000-word dissertation on a subject of your choice researched and written under the individual supervision of a subject specialist. Those following a specified pathway will be expected to choose a subject in a relevant research area.Part Two: Preparation of a 20 000-word dissertation on a subject of your choice researched and written under the individual supervision of a subject specialist. Those following a specified pathway will be expected to choose a subject in a relevant research area.

Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the English Literature Modules page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

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🏫About Bangor University, Wales

Bangor University is recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for a varied portfolio and the University's strategic themes reflect this. The University is situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait. Although the institution is surrounded by nature, it is well connected to major towns and cities. 

The Quality Assurance Agency’s (QAA) Institutional Review has commended the way the university manages academic quality. Bangor University received a number of commendations which highlighted particular areas of strength, including the way in which it use a data-driven approach to inform and enhance the student experience. Other areas which received commendations were the University’s partnership with students, and the fact that bilingualism is embedded within all aspects of the student experience.

 

Mission 

A strong, confident institution recognised regionally, nationally and internationally as a centre of excellence for its varied portfolio of teaching and research, and for the unique, multicultural, inclusive experience it provides for its staff and students.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

$0 USD

Tuition fee:

17,000 GBP per year

17,000 GBP in total

Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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Here is some more information about the enrollment process after you have been accepted.

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