Bachelor in Music and Drama

For Bachelor in Music and Drama, tuition costs 19,000 GBP per year, and applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 1, 2027.

The Bachelor in Music and Drama at Bangor University is a 3-year program for students passionate about performing arts. It offers a full-time study that emphasizes performance, creativity, and collaboration, leading to a Bachelor degree in Performing Arts.

The curriculum covers performance, composition, musicology, and practical drama training. You will explore various genres and styles, and participate in hands-on experiences like performances and community placements.

Graduates can pursue careers as Musicians, Theatre Directors, Music Producers, Arts Administrators, and Community Arts Workers. They will have skills that are transferable across various sectors, and can adapt to different roles in the arts and entertainment industries.

Bangor University, located in the coastal city of Bangor in Wales and founded in 1884 (Royal Charter 1885), is a public institution known for combining strong research with a student-focused experience. The university enrolls around 11,000 students, including roughly 2,700 international students, and groups teaching and research across nine academic schools. With 382 programmes spanning arts, sciences and professional subjects, Bangor balances tradition and innovation while aiming to deliver high academic standards and a supportive learning environment.

Set between the mountains of Snowdonia and the Menai Strait, the campus offers an attractive natural setting alongside good connections to larger UK cities. Institutional review commends its data-driven approach to quality, partnership with students, and embedded bilingual provision. Sustainability and global citizenship are central themes, informing research, enterprise and campus life, while interdisciplinary projects and community links create practical learning pathways for students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

International students benefit from tailored support services, Welsh cultural opportunities, and a breadth of modules that suit varied career goals. Small-group teaching, research-led study and industry connections support employability, internships and further study. Prospective students seeking a welcoming campus with strong pastoral care, active student societies and clear routes into professional life will find Bangor offers rigorous academics alongside a distinctive natural and cultural setting.