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Law and Languages (W87)

Course details
  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Distance Learning
Awarded by:
The Open University

Course summary

Combining law with French, German, or Spanish is both fascinating and a smart career move, and in this diploma, you'll divide your study equally between the two subjects, gaining a solid foundation in both key concepts related to law and the use of your chosen language. You’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills in legal analysis and methods, and by combining law with a modern language, you'll gain a valuable specialism that opens doors to the global workplace, with your diploma name reflecting your chosen language (e.g., Diploma of Higher Education in Law and German).

Key features of the course

  • Develops 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 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 competence in intercultural communication

Modules

Course Modules

This diploma has two stages, with your study divided equally between law and languages.
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 30-credit law modules and a 60-credit language module in your chosen language.

Entry requirements

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Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Additional fee information

Fees for the 2027/2028 academic year are not yet available.

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