English Literature (Q66)
Open UniversityUndergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years English literature and creative writing
About this course
English literature is a broad, accessible and stimulating subject. If you are interested in reading between the lines, and being challenged by new ideas and ways of seeing, then this course is for you. You'll study an exciting range of texts from many different periods and settings, including novels, drama and poetry, and discover multiple approaches for reading and interpreting them. You'll take a fresh look at familiar texts and this will help you encounter new texts and ideas with confidence. You'll also develop your skills of analysis and communication.Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including novels, drama and poetry Discover the historical and cultural contexts that have shaped English literature Explore the work of famous authors alongside lesser known but equally fascinating writers Have the option of studying creative writing or English language alongside English literature Develop advanced skills in analysis, evaluation, communication and critical thinking that are highly valued in the workplace
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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