Congratulations on your offer of a place at Bangor University
Congratulations on your offer to study one of our Film, Media, Journalism and Drama 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 Film, Media, Journalism and Drama 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 offered a place to come and study with us here at Bangor University.
My name is Nathan Abrahams, and I'm a Professor in Film Studies in the School of Arts, Culture and Language.
I look forward to meeting you soon and teaching you on your modules that will take you through developing a core foundation in the subjects, right through your degree and into your future careers.
We're all very excited that you're going to be joining us to be part of this vibrant community, and look forward to welcoming you to Bangor soon.
Frequently Asked Questions
A typical week will include a variety of lectures, seminars, workshops, rehearsals, cinema screenings and filming shoots with your fellow students and lecturers. Sometimes you will be given tasks to prepare before sessions, you'll need to work independently and as part of a group which will require meetings to share and prepare ideas. You'll have the opportunity to take part in extra-curricular activities, such as being involved with the Film Society, Bangor Musical Theatre Society, Bangor University's newspaper and a broad variety of music ensemble-based practice, such as choirs and a University orchestra.
You will typically study three modules in each semester which would mean around 9-12 contact hours per week. You will be expected to conduct some independent study and complete weekly readings, watch live performances or/and films. There will be opportunities to meet up with your fellow students outside of class time to prepare group work for example. From time to time there will be additional opportunities during the term to take part in additional master classes, training and networking events with industry professionals.
We have lots of subject specific facilities to prepare for your career in film, media, journalism or drama with quality film, recording and editing equipment as well as excellent performance venues on campus.
We have Blackmagic cameras, Adobe Creative Suite and DaVinci Resolve editing software available for you to use. You'll have access to our on campus radio and podcasting suite, and in our Arts and Innovation Centre, Pontio, we have a large 450 seat theatre, a 150 seat black box studio theatre and a cinema! The cinema is where we sometimes showcase students films and creative projects. Pontio also shows the latest arthouse and blockbuster films, and contemporary dance and theatre productions that you can enjoy outside of teaching time.
Wales is home to a buzzing film, television and theatre industry and we work in partnership with top names in Welsh film and television, including:
- Ffilm Cymru Wales, the development agency for Welsh film
- Aria Film Studios - Llangefni
You won’t need to travel far to learn the ropes! We visit the set of 'Rownd a Rownd', a popular Welsh drama and offer you the chance to see a working TV set. Through the Wales Screen Academy, professional freelance crews hold workshops and masterclasses at the university. We also bring in industry experts to run skill sessions to boost your employability. Through making connections, graduates have achieved success at the BAFTA Cymru Awards in the past.
Eryri (Snowdonia) provides an out-of-this-world backdrop for blockbusters and the latest binge-worthy series. Our spectacular beaches and mountains feature in Tomb Raider, Clash of the Titans, House of Dragons and The Crown. When you study in Bangor, you’ll get the chance to film in the same stunning spots as the major Hollywood studios. Build a memorable portfolio and showreel to show off to the film industry after graduating.
Meet your lecturers
Professor Nathan Abrams
I get to teach my hobby and show new films every year.
I have enjoyed learning about the life and work of the legendary director Stanley Kubrick.
Stanley Kubrick! I have been teaching and researching him since 2007. I have a lot of questions!
We are always watching media and we give you the critical skills to analyse and understand it as well as create it.
Dr Elena Hristova
Finding out what students are interested in - last year in my first year Visual Cultures class were super excited for our graffiti week, and many wrote essays on graffiti in Wales, England and the USA. And so, I took their excitement and developed the module further to do research on graffiti. So this spring semester, we will we documenting graffiti in the local area and developing our understanding on how graffiti communicate a sense of place and belonging.
Graduation and the End of Year Showcase where final year students in The School of Arts, Culture, and Language showcase their research and creative practice work - it is fantastic to see our students be so proud of their accomplishments and also see their beaming parents.
I love working with students on research. Just last year, one of our students was successful in a paid internship to create a podcast series emerging out of my book 'The Ghost Reader: Recovering Women's Contributions to Media Studies' (Goldsmiths Press, 2024) - it was a great experience.
Read, and use 'The Elements of Style' by Strunk and White - it's a tiny book about writing well. I now recommend it to every student - when you learn the rules of writing well, you break them effectively and with intent for maximum impact.
