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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)

English Language and Literature (Q39)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) English Language and Literature (Q39) at Open University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about bridging cultural boundaries. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. If you love the written and spoken word, this course is for you. In this comprehensive and stimulating introduction to English language and literature, you'll investigate how the English language is used in a variety of global contexts, and analyse literature from different historical periods and in diverse cultural settings. You’ll explore writing and speech in a wide range of forms and develop your skills in the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

English Language History and Evolution
Literary Texts and Critical Analysis
Poetry and Poetic Forms
Drama: Performance and Interpretation
Narrative Fiction and Prose Analysis
Linguistics and Discourse Analysis
Global Englishes and Contemporary Language Use
Final Year Dissertation Project
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£23,000£29,500
5 years£17,500£26,500£35,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
89%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
61%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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Open University offers English Language and Literature (Q39) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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