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Diploma of Higher Education in English Language

2 Years Online Diploma Program

Open University

Program Overview

This diploma explores human communication by focusing on the English language, its history, diversity and flexibility. You'll learn what distinguishes machine language from human language and how people adapt and change their ways of communicating in multilingual and multicultural contexts. You'll investigate how language works from the smallest units of sounds. You'll also explore English as a creative medium to express humour, thoughts and emotions. It's not, however, designed to teach English to speakers of other languages.Explores the history of English, its contemporary diversity, its role as a global language and use in various parts of the world.Engages in debates surrounding the historical and contemporary position of English in relation to other languages.Teaches strategies that promote critical analysis and evaluation of texts, and an ability to reflect on your own language use.Develops you as a competent communicator, enhancing your employability.Reveals how the English language works, and how the choice of words and grammar affect the message.

Program Key Stats

£12672



Eligibility Criteria


5.5

Additional Information & Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.You don't need any prior knowledge about the English language to start this qualification. However, it's not designed to teach the English language to speakers of other languages, so you'll need adequate reading and writing skills.There's a choice of starting points in the modern language(s) -- your choice will depend on your current level of confidence and proficiency. See our guidance on choosing the right modern language level, which includes a self-assessment quiz to help you decide between beginners' or intermediate French, German, and Spanish.

Career Options

  • Public administration
  • local government
  • the civil service
  • and social services
  • Advertising
  • journalism
  • publishing
  • creative industries and public relations
  • Education
  • Legal work
  • Business
  • banking and retail
  • Human resources
  • Charities and campaigning

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