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Course summary
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
Modules
This diploma has two stages. Stage 1 combines an introductory arts and humanities module with a module chosen from a wide range of subjects. Next, in Stage 2, you’ll choose two from modules in English literature, English language and creative writing. In literature, you’ll study different approaches and techniques for reading literary texts from the Renaissance onwards, including drama, poetry, prose fiction, autobiography and travel writing. The English language module explores its history, contemporary usage and position in the world. In the creative writing module, you’ll focus on the creative process, develop your fiction, poetry and life-writing skills, and learn about the publishing process.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ