BA (Honours) Literature
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Degree
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Made up of
- 360 credits
Description
Please note that this BA (Honours) Literature is being replaced by the BA (Honours) English Literature (B66) and if you are a new student we recommend that you register for this new qualification.
In order to claim the BA (Honours) Literature you must have completed the required 360 credits by 31 December 2014. If you have any questions about your eligibility for this qualification please contact the Credit, Qualifications and Ceremonies Centre on +44(0) 1908 653003 or by email.
If you’re awarded this degree you’ll have studied prose, poetry and drama, learnt specialised skills of analysis and interpretation of literary texts in a variety of genres, and engaged with a range of current issues in literary study.
How to register
Registration is not yet open for this qualification. For an autumn 2012 start, registration opens on 27 March 2012. If you would like to register your interest, you can order our free guide to studying in 2012.
Career relevance and employability
In studying literature – reading, discussing and writing about a rich and varied body of literary texts – you’ll simultaneously be equipping yourself with many of the skills required in the modern workplace. Employers in all fields put a high value on anyone who can construct a clearly expressed argument; present ideas concisely, logically and clearly; make a critical analysis of a piece of writing; deal competently with a large amount of complex information; and show initiative in conducting independent research. Although many literature graduates use their degrees to enter obviously related areas such as teaching, public relations, publishing, journalism or the media, most go into careers that apparently bear no relation to the academic study of English. This is because employers recognise the broader skills and competences you have learnt in studying literature.
There is more information about how OU study can improve your employability in the OU’s Employability Statement from our Careers Advisory Service. You can also read or download our publication OU study and your career and look at our subject pages to find out about career opportunities.
Learning outcomes
The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes, and how they are acquired through teaching, learning and assessment methods.
Credit for previous study elsewhere
If you have already completed some successful study at higher education level at another institution we may be able to give you credit that you can count towards this Open University qualification. Further details will be available when registration opens for this qualification.
Classification of your degree
On successful completion of the required number and type of modules you will be awarded a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Literature degree. Your honours degree will be classified either as first-class honours, upper second-class honours, lower second-class honours or third-class honours. The class of degree is determined by the best grades you achieve in a minimum of 120 and up to 240 credits from those modules above Level 1 listed above. At least 120 of those credits must come from modules at Level 3. You will have the opportunity to attend a degree ceremony.
Fees 2012
See fees and funding options for study from September 2012.
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