For those who have a degree in English Lit Or Language ...

Mrs_Ryan

First year into BA English Lang and Lit with the OU.
I want to do a PGCE in Adult Education and teach adult literacy. I've just started an admin job with the NHS and it's amazing how much I've used my English skills so far- my boss was impressed when she learned Im studying for an English degree
Ps Romanza I'm guessing you'll do AA100 first? I've just finished it with an overall distinction. I spent the whole module complaining about it and shedding blood sweat and many tears over it but having seen my next module DD102 I want to go back and do AA100 again good luck

kerry3280

romanza wrote: »

Oh my godddd! :T:T:T

It's-my-secret-dream-job!

May I asked how you managed it? Does self employed mean you're self published as well?

You may! :)

Yes, it does mean I'm self published much to the disgust of the literary snobs. lol.

It was a struggle at first but I persevered and learned a lot along the way and now I am proud to say that I'm earning enough that I've had to set up my own company to avoid the 40% tax threshold and will have to register for VAT! :j

romanza

Mrs_Ryan wrote: »

First year into BA English Lang and Lit with the OU.
I want to do a PGCE in Adult Education and teach adult literacy. I've just started an admin job with the NHS and it's amazing how much I've used my English skills so far- my boss was impressed when she learned Im studying for an English degree
Ps Romanza I'm guessing you'll do AA100 first? I've just finished it with an overall distinction. I spent the whole module complaining about it and shedding blood sweat and many tears over it but having seen my next module DD102 I want to go back and do AA100 again good luck

Yes! I'm due to start on 4th October and my first module is AA100! I've looked over the course material and I can't wait to get started! Congrats on the distinction! What's DD102? I think the stage 1 modules are all the same regardless if you're doing English Lit, Lit & Lang or Lit & creative writing.

Out of curiosity, what didn't you like about the module?

romanza

kerry3280 wrote: »

You may! :)

Yes, it does mean I'm self published much to the disgust of the literary snobs. lol.

It was a struggle at first but I persevered and learned a lot along the way and now I am proud to say that I'm earning enough that I've had to set up my own company to avoid the 40% tax threshold and will have to register for VAT! :j

Haha, published is published at the end of the day, no matter what they say!

That is inspiring. When people ask me what I want to go, I always say something like 'work for a publishing house or some magazine work' but in my secret heart of hearts, I'd really love to be a writer. Which is one of the reasons why I've chosen the English Lit and Creative writing degree with the OU. Hopefully, it'll give me the boost I need to get something out there!

What you're describing sounds really good! Congrats on the success. I know it's hard going. :T:T:T