13 Distance learning Course Programmes in Literature 2024

Take a journey through the literature of English country houses from the time of Thomas More to Oscar Wilde.

This course covers the brand new spec introduced in September 2015. UK Open College is pleased to offer the opportunity to study A-level English Language and Literature as specified by Edexcel.

The study of classical civilisation is understandably a wide-ranging and far-reaching one encompassing a variety of subjects; history, literature, linguistics, numismatics, epigraphy, archaeology, art, architecture and philosophy.

Discover the fascinating story of author Jane Austen, from her own life in Hampshire to what she means to a global audience today.

Improve your English language skills while discovering key aspects of British culture, from Shakespeare to live music, and more.

Have you been writing poetry for some time? An opportunity to discuss work and examine progress in a workshop environment, led by a contemporary poet. Poems will be read and discussed in class.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explore, develop and discuss themes and analyze characters; Explore, develop and discuss the distinctive use of language, style, and register; Increase confidence by developing analytical, collaborative, and independent learning skills.

There was once a two-level curriculum - spread over two academic years - specifically designed for the training of children's and young adult writers.

This full new specification A Level course can be completed from home at your own pace from anywhere in the world. Students can enrol anytime 365 days a year and once registered can be studying within days.

Master different English writing styles and explore famous works of literature in this free diploma course.

Get underneath the skin of a novel by understanding some of the main building blocks of modern fiction.

This course will expand your knowledge and love of classic drama. Lectures will explain each period's theatre buildings, performance styles, and industry conditions to give you a new perspective on each playwright's work.

Centaurs beyond Orion is a three-level curriculum - spread over three academic years - designed for the training of fictional literature writers.