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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

English Language (W85)

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

Course Overview

The DipHE English Language (W85) 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. Explore human communication by focusing on the history, diversity and flexibility of the English language. You’ll learn what distinguishes machine language from human language and how people adapt communication in multilingual and multicultural contexts. You’ll investigate how language works, from written texts and conversations down to the smallest units of sound, and explore English as a creative medium for expressing humour, thoughts and emotions. 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

History of the English Language
Phonetics and Phonology
English Grammar and Syntax
Sociolinguistics and Language Variation
Discourse Analysis and Conversation
English as a Global Language
Language and Creativity
Language in Practice: Applied Communication
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: £39,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 41% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£39,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£39,000

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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
73%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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