Our Courses
We offer hundreds of exciting courses across the arts, humanities and sciences. With so much to offer we're confident you'll find your perfect course.
Why Choose Bangor?
At Bangor, you'll be taught by leaders in their field who are passionate about their subjects, and are deeply committed to your learning.
Our teaching facilities include modern lecture theatres, state-of-the-art labs, social learning spaces, our own research ship, and botanic gardens.
You can choose to study or work abroad for a year or you can do work experience for up to a year on most of our courses.
Part of your student experience is finding your people, making lifelong friends, and becoming part of a vibrant, global community.
Explore diverse communities through your:
- Learning journey
- Halls of residence
- Sports clubs
- Student societies
- Volunteering projects
- Student networks
Our community isn't just about shared spaces; it's about shared passions. You'll find your place here at Bangor University.
You don't have to be an outdoor enthusiast to fall in love with Bangor University.
Imagine a campus where mountains, sea, and city living come together. You could take-in the breathtaking views during your stroll to lectures or while hanging out on the pier, you could spend your weekends in the mountains, or you could make yourself at home in our on-campus cinema and theatre.
Live and study in a place that speaks to every side of you.
In Bangor, your university budget is as flexible as your aspirations. Whether you're on a tight budget or ready to explore life's luxuries, Bangor University ensures you have the freedom to choose.
Bangor University has many initiatives to make sure your money goes further, including:
- Part-time work opportunities all over campus
- Frozen laundry prices
- Access to free period products across campuses for all Bangor University students who menstruate.
Plus, you can opt for budget-friendly options including:
- Low-cost university meals
- Budget halls
- Stunning natural landscape on your doorstep
A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to students.
We guarantee a room in our award-winning halls for all first year students who choose Bangor as their Firm Choice. Choose between St Mary's and Ffriddoedd villages, both within walking distance from the main campus.
Included with your rent is:
- Wi-Fi and wired internet access
- All bills (internet, water, heat, electricity)
- Gym and Campus Life membership
With a choice of accommodation to suit your budget and your needs, we’re sure you'll feel at home in Bangor.
Join us for an Open Day
Still considering your options for September 2025? Come along to the next Mini Open Day on Friday, 24 January 2025.
Here's what to expect at our Mini Open Day:
💬 Chat to staff and students to find out more about your subject of interest
👀 View our accommodation
🏀 View our sports facilities
🙋🏽♀️ Visit our exhibition area to find out more about our wide range of support services and the Students’ Union
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How To Apply
To apply you need to visit the UCAS website. Use the Code B06 to apply for Bangor University.
We advise you to apply as early as you can as we will start considering applications and making offers straight away.
For 2025 entry, the initial UCAS deadline is 29 January 2025, however we welcome applications after this date. Applications received between 29 January and 30 June will continue to be forwarded to universities by UCAS and will receive consideration where places are still available.
Student applying to Oxford, Cambridge and most courses in medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine/science are required to apply earlier in mid-October.
As part of your profile on UCAS, you’ll need to write your personal statement. This is a very important part of the application.
The UCAS personal statement is an important part of your application. This is where you get to persuade the university that they should accept you onto your chosen course. You only get 4,000 characters to explain why you want to study the course and the skills or experience you have that are essential for university study.
To write a winning personal statement you must have a good understanding about the course and what you’ll be studying. Remember that you write only one personal statement for your five choices so make sure that the courses are similar, if not the same, and make sure that you don’t mention a specific course or university.
HOW TO DRAFT A WINNING PERSONAL STATEMENT AND WATCH OUR VIDEO
Bangor University is committed to widening participation in Higher Education (HE) and accepts students from a broad range of backgrounds.
To support students into Higher Education, we use a number of indicators to identify students who may be at a disadvantage in their ability to access Higher Education, in order to provide additional support.
To apply for an undergraduate place at university you need to apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) who will then pass on your application to your chosen universities.
You’ll be able to choose up to five courses, but remember that the same application form and personal statement will go to each choice.
Bangor University's UCAS code is B06.