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History and Languages (W96)

1 Study option · UndergraduateDistance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

By combining History with French, German or Spanish, you'll gain a solid understanding of the history and cultures of European and North American countries from the later Middle Ages to contemporary times. Alongside your historical studies, you'll develop language proficiency, enabling you to communicate independently with speakers of your chosen language. In today's interconnected world, proficiency in a modern language opens doors to global opportunities. The name of your diploma, such as Diploma of Higher Education in History and French, will highlight your expertise in both fields, preparing you for further academic study or professional pursuits.

Key features of the course

  • Allows you to explore a wide range of historical topics, periods and places

  • Gives you an understanding of what it means to be a historian, understanding history as a systematic and reflective discipline

  • Develops you into an independent user of your chosen language, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • Broadens your knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen language

  • Improves your competence in intercultural communication

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Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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