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Course type
Certificate  
Credits
120  
How long it takes
Part-time study – 2 years
Full-time study – 1 year
Time limit – 7 years
Study method
Distance learning
Entry requirements
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Certificate of Higher Education in English Language

Course code: T44

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. This certificate is not designed to teach English to speakers of other languages.

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Start dates
Credit transfer: apply by 14/08/2025

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