Law and Languages (Honours)

Overview

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 Law and Languages (Honours) degree from The Open University UK 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.

• Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures that use your chosen language, and intercultural communication competence.

Career relevance

Studying law alongside a modern language opens up many career options in law-related fields, business and finance or international organisations. Your understanding of another language and the cultures that use it is an asset that will be highly valued by employers, and that will widen your opportunities in the international market. A qualification in law and a language can lead to opportunities in a wide range of areas such as:

• Business and finance.

• Civil service.

• Human resources.

• Paralegal professions.

• Journalism.

• Research.

• Translation and interpreting.

• Editing and publishing.