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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 of 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 law modules in this qualification cover the legal system in England and Wales only, not any other parts of the UK. 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.
- Develops you into an independent user of German, reaching level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Develops solid knowledge of the cultures that use German, and solid intercultural communication competence.
Modules
This diploma has two stages, with your study divided equally between law and German. 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.
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
2025/2026 academic year fees are not yet available.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ