Law and Languages (R56)

Law shapes the rules that govern everyday life, from individual rights to public policy. Combining the study of law with French, German or Spanish broadens your knowledge and expands your career opportunities. You’ll split your time between both subjects, exploring how the legal system works and developing skills in analysis, argument and critical thinking. At the same time, you’ll build language fluency and cultural understanding, which are valuable in both personal and professional contexts. With flexible study options and a degree title that reflects your language choice, you’ll graduate well prepared for further study or a wide range of careers.

Key features of the course

• Gives you an understanding of the role of law in society today

• Provides you with legal awareness and the skills of legal analysis and methods

• Develops you into a proficient user of your chosen language, reaching level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

• Builds advanced knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen language

• Improves your competence in intercultural communication

Course Modules

This degree has three stages:
In Stage 1, you’ll study an introductory law module. You’ll choose your language and study two language modules.
Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two law modules and a module in your chosen language.
Finally, in Stage 3, you’ll study two law modules and another module in your chosen language.