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UndergraduateDiploma of Higher Education

English (W61)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
89%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Open University, the DipHE English (W61) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in languages and area studies. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. 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 - Explor... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

English Literature: Texts and Contexts
Poetry Analysis and Interpretation
Drama: Performance and Meaning
Creative Writing Practice
English Language Development and Change
Global Englishes
Prose Fiction: Narrative Techniques
Academic and Professional Writing
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 CAH19-01-01 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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

25%Working
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH19-01-01 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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
89%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
90%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
71%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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