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English (W61) at Open University - UCAS

Open University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: The Open University

English (W61)

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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. In Stage 1 you will encounter a variety of different times and places and engage with some fascinating people, art works, ideas and stories. As a student of English, this broad foundation will help you develop the skills and the confident, open approach you will need to tackle the more specialist English language, literature and creative writing modules at Stage 2. At Stage 2, you’ll choose two modules from literature, language and creative writing. In literature, you can either look at whether literature matters or how fiction writers put together their stories. The English language module explores English's 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.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

2026/2027 academic year fees are not yet available.
English (W61) at Open University - UCAS