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Overview
The study of German opens doors to German-speaking cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.
Key features of the Law and German (Honours) degree from The Open University UK
- Gives you an understanding of the role of law in today’s society.
- Provides you with legal awareness and the skills of legal analysis and methods.
- Develops you into a proficient user (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages level C1) of German.
- Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures that use German and gives you a taste of intercultural communication.
- Offers the option of a week in Germany.
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.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Exploring languages and cultures
- Rundblick: beginners' German
- German studies 2: language and culture of the German-speaking world
- German studies 1 (intermediate)
- Public law and criminal law
- Justice in action
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Credits
360 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
International Law Languages Public Law View 30 other Masters in Public Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.
- However, there’s a choice of starting points in the modern-language element – your choice will depend on your current level of confidence and proficiency.
Tuition Fee
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International
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18576 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 36 months. -
EU/EEA
6192 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 18576 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 36 months.
Our current fee for 120 credits – which is equivalent to a year's full-time study – is £6,192
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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