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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 broad grounding in key concepts associated with law and in the use of German. With this certificate, 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. Key features of the course
- Develops a broad 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 B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- Develops broad knowledge of the cultures that use German, and basic intercultural communication competence.
Modules
This certificate has only one stage, comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study a balance of both introductory law and language modules.
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.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/qualifications/t46#entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7272 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £2318 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £2376 | Whole course |
| Wales | £2624 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £6984 | Whole course |
| EU | £7472 | Whole course |
| International | £7472 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £7472 | Whole 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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ