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Law and Spanish (W87-SPA)

Course details
  • DipHE
  • 2 to 4 years
  • Distance learning
  • October 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

Combining law with Spanish is both stimulating and a smart career move. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. It offers a solid grounding in key concepts associated with law and in the use of Spanish. With this diploma, you’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills in legal analysis and methods. The study of Spanish opens doors to other cultures and communities and can provide a key to the global workplace. The name of your diploma will reflect your chosen language: Diploma of Higher Education in Law and Spanish.

Key features of the course

  • Builds a solid understanding of the role of law in society today

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

  • Supports you in becoming an independent user of Spanish, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • Broadens your knowledge of the cultures that use Spanish

  • Improves competence in intercultural communication

Modules

This diploma has two stages, in which your study will be divided equally between law and Spanish.
In Stage 1, you’ll study an introductory law module and two language modules.
Next, in Stage 2, you’ll study two 30-credit law modules and a 60-credit language module in your chosen language..

Entry requirements

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Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2027. Fees typically increase annually.

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