English (W61)

Open University
Undergraduate DipHE Distance learning 2-4 Years English literature and creative writingEnglish language

About this course

Whether it’s reading between the lines, exploring the written and spoken word, or developing your writing skills in several genres, this qualification is for you. With stimulating options in English literature, English language and creative writing, it provides opportunities to encounter a range of texts from different historical periods and diverse cultural settings; explore English language use in global contexts; and develop and reflect on your own writing practice.

Key features of the course

  • Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including novels, poetry and drama

  • Explore the work of some famous authors alongside some lesser known – but equally fascinating – writers

  • Explore the history of the English language and understand its development as a global language

  • Develop and reflect on your own writing practice
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2471 Librarians
    2492 Newspaper and periodical broadcast journalists and reporters
    2115 Social and humanities scientists
    2491 Newspaper, periodical and broadcast editors

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Diploma of Higher Education - DipHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2-4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    English literature and creative writing, English language