English The Open University UK

Overview

Within this English DipHE from The Open University UK with stimulating options in English literature, English language and creative writing ,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 facts:

• Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including fiction, 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

Skills for career development

Employers greatly value the kinds of skills that successful completion of a Diploma of HE in English will develop. You’ll learn to evaluate and assimilate information in constructing an argument; and acquire skills of critical and flexible thinking, analysis, communication and creativity that are much in demand in the workplace. You’ll also sharpen your IT and writing skills. These are key skills in complex organizations and greatly sought after in the world beyond study – whether you’re already working, volunteering or changing career.

Career opportunities:

Study of the arts and humanities requires an understanding of human activities in diverse cultural environments and historical contexts that will have a relevance to a variety of careers such as:

• in cultural and creative industries
• education
• museum work
• public administration, local government, the civil service, art institutions, and social services
• advertising, journalism, publishing, and public relations
• business, banking and retail
• law
• charities and campaigning