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Law and German (W87-GER)

  • 1 Study option
  • Undergraduate
Distance Learning
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The Open University
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2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Combining law with German 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 German. With this diploma, you’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills in legal analysis and methods. The study of German 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 German.

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 German, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

  • Broadens your knowledge of the cultures that use German

  • Improves competence in intercultural communication

Ways to study this course

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  • Distance Learning

Study options

  • DipHE • Distance learning • 2 to 4 years

Start dates

  • 10/2026
  • 02/2027

Application codes

Institution code:
O11

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Institution code:
O11

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