English Language and Literature (Q39)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language
About this course
If you love the written and spoken word, this course is for you. In this comprehensive and stimulating introduction to English language and literature, it investigates how the English language is used in a variety of global contexts, and analyse literature from different historical periods and in diverse cultural settings. You’ll explore writing and speech in a wide range of forms, and develop your skills in the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts.Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including fiction, poetry and drama Explore the history of the English language and find out how it has become a global language Learn skills of critical thinking and analysis that are highly valued in the workplace
Key features of the course
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
3412 Authors, writers and translators
4135 Library clerks and assistants
2471 Librarians
2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors
2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
2115 Social and humanities scientists
Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Distance learning
- Duration
- 3-6 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Milton Keynes
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- English literature and creative writing, English language