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Music at Bangor

At the School of Music and Media, we offer a wide range of options, allowing you to shape your course to reflect your interests and strengths. Our enthusiastic staff comprises active composers, musicologists and performers, whose expertise covers all angles of musical study.

Electroacoustic Music Studio

Andrew Lewis from the School of Music and Media talks to us about the Electroacoustic Music Studio.

Studying Music at Bangor

Stephen Rees, Admissions Tutor explains the reasons to study Music at Bangor University.

Talking About Music in Gaming

PhD Student Eoin Murray talks about his interest and research into the use of music in gaming.

Fearn Wilson

Fern talks about how it feels to be graduating at Bangor University. Fern, who studied Music here, took part in many activities including clubs, internship and work experience.

Music Careers Day

The Career in Music Day is an opportunity for current students to listen to advice from industry experts and meet with graduates who have gone on to careers in music.

Bangor graduate Jojo Arvanitis, English Session Orchestra

Jojo Arvanitis studied at Bangor University for both her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. After completing her MA in Music she began working in orchestral management, and is currently working for the English Session Orchestra.

Jess Pollard

Jess is originally from Barnsley, and is studying Music at Bangor University. She tells us about her time as a Music Student at Bangor.

Discover Bangor University

Bangor is a friendly, convenient and student-centred place to study. Excellent teaching, world-class research, investment in new facilities and a stunning location all make Bangor a fantastic choice for your degree!

The Bangor Student Experience

Want to know what it's like to be a student here? Take a look...

Gold rated teaching

We were awarded a Gold Award, the highest rating possible, in the national Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). Our teaching is of the highest quality found in the UK.

A student city in scenic surroundings

Bangor is situated on the North Wales coast, between the mountains and the sea. Bangor's location makes it the perfect place to get involved in sports and outdoor activities. There are also historic towns and villages and ancient castles nearby for you to explore.

Accommodation

Bangor offers modern accommodation close to the main university buildings. Find out what our students think about living in Halls...

Clubs and Societies

Our Students' Union has around 200 clubs and societies, so there’s bound to be something to your taste. Membership of all our clubs and societies is free!

Sport

Sport plays an important part of our student experience. We have over 50 free sports clubs to join and are in a breathtaking location that is ideal for outdoor activities.

Welcome Week

Ever wondered what goes on during the first week at University?

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Creative Studies and Media

Bangor offers a range of courses suitable for those interested in one or more aspects of the Creative Industries. Our courses combine academic study with practical experience and we offer you the opportunity to combine creative subjects across a range of areas.

A week in the life of a Creative Studies and Media student

Take a look at what Creative Studies and Media student Lewis gets up to during a busy week at university.

Virtual Visit Day - Film, Journalism and Media

Senior Lecturer Dyfrig Jones talks about Film, Journalism and Media courses offered at Bangor University.

Lynn Tan - BA Professional Writing and Film

Lynn studies Professional Writing and Film. She tells us what's the best thing about the course and the life as a student at Bangor University.

Theatre and Performance

Want to know what it's like to study Theatre and Performance at the School of Creative Studies and Media?

Talking About Disney Remakes

Bangor University student Megan Rainbird talks about the new Disney releases hitting our cinemas this year; Dumbo, The Lion King and Aladdin.

Talking About Game of Thrones

Bangor University student Kate Stuart talks about Game of Thrones ahead of its eighth and final season.

Talking About Music in Gaming

Bangor University student Eoin Murray shares his views about the power of music in gaming.

Graduate profile - Osian Williams, Director SSP Media

BAFTA Cymru award winner Osian graduated from Bangor with a 1st Class degree and a MA in Filmmaking. He is now director of a successful media production company. This is his story.

Abbey John Davies - My Life at Bangor

Abbey John-Davies from Barry, South Wales tells us about her life as an Undergraduate student at Bangor University. Abbey is studying Creative Studies and is Social Secretary for the Archery Club.

Marie Stein

A talk to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day 2021 was held online on Wednesday 27 January. The speaker was Gabriel Stein who gave a personal and moving account of how his family survived the Holocaust.