English (W61)
Open UniversityUndergraduate 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.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
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
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