Law and Languages (T46) CertHE
Course Overview - Law and Languages (T46) CertHE
Study the law and how it shapes everyday life, while learning Chinese, French, German or Spanish to build valuable language skills. This combination builds critical thinking, communication and cross-cultural understanding. You’ll divide your time equally between both subjects. In law, you’ll gain a solid grounding in legal concepts and build skills in legal analysis and method. In languages, you’ll develop your understanding of how your chosen language is used in different cultural contexts, and how this can open doors to the global workplace. Your certificate title will reflect you...
Study the law and how it shapes everyday life, while learning Chinese, French, German or Spanish to build valuable language skills. This combination builds critical thinking, communication and cross-cultural understanding. You’ll divide your time equally between both subjects. In law, you’ll gain a solid grounding in legal concepts and build skills in legal analysis and method. In languages, you’ll develop your understanding of how your chosen language is used in different cultural contexts, and how this can open doors to the global workplace. Your certificate title will reflect your chosen language (e.g. Certificate of Higher Education in Law and German).<br/><br/><strong>Key features of the course</strong><br/>• Build a broad understanding of the role of law in society today<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore legal awareness, including legal analysis skills and methods<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Become an independent user of your chosen language, reaching level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Expand your knowledge of the cultures that speak your chosen language<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your competence in intercultural communication<br/><br/>
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Study Mode
Distance-online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
10/2026
Campus
Distance Learning
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Course Code
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Institution Code
O11
Points of Entry
Year 1
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £2,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Scotland | £2,672 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Wales | £2,872 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,696 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| England | £8,176 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, Channel Islands, International | £8,840 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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