Law and Languages (R56)

Open University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Distance learning 3-6 Years LawPolicingLanguages

About this course

Combining law with French, German or Spanish is both stimulating and a smart career move. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. With this degree you’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills in legal analysis and methods. The study of a modern language opens doors to other cultures and communities and can provide a key to the global workplace. The name of your degree will reflect your chosen language (e.g. BA (Honours) Law and German).

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.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3412 Authors, writers and translators
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    4135 Library clerks and assistants
    2412 Solicitors and lawyers
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations
    3520 Legal associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    3-6 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Languages