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Congratulations on your offer of a place at Bangor University

Congratulations on your offer to study one of our English Language and Linguistics programmes here at Bangor University. We're thrilled to welcome you into our community. To help you get familiar with us before you begin in September, we've compiled some resources to address common questions and provide valuable information.

Stay connected with us on social media for the latest updates, news, and events. We look forward to meeting you soon and wish you all the best as you get ready for your studies.

What to expect as a English Language and Linguistics student

Our courses are taught by world-leading academics and practitioners who are passionate about their subjects. You will learn from experts who are at the forefront of their fields, and you will have access to a wealth of resources to support your studies. Our dedicated team of academics are not just knowledgeable but also have a diverse range of expertise and passions.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our students. We have a dedicated team of staff who are here to help you with your studies and to make sure that you have a positive experience at Bangor.

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Congratulations on being given an offer to study with us here at Bangor University.

My name is Dr Peredur Webb-Davies and I lecture in Linguistics and in our department we all study and research Linguistics the English Language or Bilingualism, and we're part of a larger school where everybody studies and researches the arts, the humanities and culture and language.

As a student with us. you will be studying, at least in your first year, things about how language works, language variation, language origins, the nitty gritty of language, things like the sounds, the structure, and the words of language.

Bangor is a wonderful place to study. It's in a friendly, tightly knit rural community, and it's incredibly bilingual, with the Welsh language and culture being really a primary in the community, and we are also a very international community. So we look forward to meeting you again very soon.

Thank you. Goodbye.

Frequently Asked Questions

In a typical week, you’ll have a balance of structured and flexible learning, with 8–12 contact hours in years 1 and 2, alongside additional time for independent study. In addition to scheduled sessions, you will be able to meet with fellow students with similar interests (such as the Bangor Linguistics Society), as well as with members of staff in their office hours.

Contact hours per week can vary depending on your specific course, year of study, and the mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and practical sessions. For a typical English Language and Linguistics degree, students usually have around 8–12 contact hours each week in their first and second years.

No, fluency in a second language isn’t usually required, but it can be beneficial, especially for TEFL programs. Many linguistics programs include introductory language courses or modules that can help students better understand different linguistic structures.

Graduates can pursue careers in many different areas, including translation, linguistics research, publishing, speech therapy, lexicography, content writing, communications, media, teaching (TEFL, TESOL), and tech companies specializing in natural language processing (NLP). The degree will equip you with a wide range of skills that are required across many different career paths – well beyond those that directly relate to English Language and Linguistics.

An English Language and Linguistics degree is centred on the study of language itself, focusing on research, analysis, and understanding how language is constructed and used in various contexts.

Meet your lecturers

Peredur Webb-Davies

Dr Peredur Webb-Davies

That there is such a thing as 'speaking correctly'. As long as someone can be understood, then however they speak - no matter how standardly or formally, or the opposite - then they are speaking correctly. But a lot of people (outside of linguistics, naturally!) believe that there is something better about using standard grammar, for example; the truth is that this is only one form of language, suitable for some situations but not for all.

I love opening people's eyes to variation in language and all the different ways that people use a language like English or Welsh. Finding out about and discussing the reasons why people speak differently is really interesting too.

  • Interesting
  • Important
  • Eye-opening 

Make sure you keep a balance between your work (i.e. your course) and your spare time.

Eben Muse

Professor Eben Muse

I grew up in a bookstore. I studied literature in College and it was the culture of books that drew me in.

Everyone has their own story to tell about their experiences reading and sharing books. I enjoy bringing those stories together to understand how books engage with our culture.

This is a very personal university. I can know all my students by name and I will say hello when I see you in cafes or passing in the hallways.

You don't always know where you are going until you get there. 

Why choose Bangor University?

Your next steps

Bangor University's Main Arts Building

Come to an Applicant Day

Even if you have previously attended an Open Day at Bangor University, you will benefit from coming to an Applicant Day. It will give you a different, more tailored experience - you'll get to go to a subject taster session and gain detailed insight into your subject area.

Students talking and relaxing in Barlows, St Mary's Student Village

Make friends before arriving on campus

Our CampusConnect app is the best way to connect with your future course mates and flatmates, make new friends and get brilliant, first-hand advice on university living before you set foot on campus. We'll be sending out information on how you can download and start connecting on the app.

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Apply for accommodation

UK/Ireland applicants holding Bangor University as their Firm Choice are guaranteed a room in University owned student accommodation for the first year of their undergraduate degree. You must be based at the Bangor campus, starting a course in September and apply for accommodation before the deadline. We'll email you when it's time to apply and you will be able to select your room through our online booking system.

Find your perfect room

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More information for Applicants

Visit our Applicant Hub for where you'll find everything you need to know about your application and how to prepare for university.

Take a look around some of our amazing buildings and facilities

Do you have a question about life as a Bangor University student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.

They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled in to life at university. 

Chat to current students

If you have any questions about our courses, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?

  • What are the qualities of a successful student in this subject at Bangor?
  • How can I prepare myself to study this subject at Bangor?
  • How will I know that this subject at Bangor is the right choice for me?

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