Certificate of Higher Education in English Language
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
1 - 2 year
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
This certificate 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 with other modes of communication and learn basic language description and analysis. 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.
Key features of the course
- Explores the contemporary diversity of English in the UK and beyond.
- Introduces debates surrounding the historical and contemporary position of English in relation to other languages.
- Teaches strategies that promote critical evaluation of texts.
- Develops you as a competent communicator.
- Reveals how the English language works, and how the choice of words and grammar affect the message.
A nationally recognised qualification in its own right, this certificate of higher education is also equivalent to the first third of the BA (Honours) English Language.
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The Certificate of Higher Education in the English Language uses a variety of study materials and may have the following elements:
- Studying a mixture of both printed and online material.
- Online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes.
- Working in a group with other students.
- Undertaking language analysis.
- Finding external/third party material online.
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding.
- Cognitive skills.
- Practical and professional skills.
- Key skills.
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This certificate has one stage, comprising 120 credits:
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit English language module, followed by two 30-credit modules from English language and modern languages.