Law and Italian BA (Hons)

Law affects every aspect of life, making it an excellent complement to other humanities and social‑science subjects. A joint 50–50 degree allows you to study Law alongside another subject of equal interest. Half your time is spent on Law modules and half on your chosen joint subject. Successful completion leads to a BA (Hons). Studying only 50% Law may affect eligibility for vocational legal training in England and Wales, so students wishing to go into legal practice should check that their degree meets the requirements for their chosen professional pathway.<br/><br/>The Italian component allows students to develop Italian language skills (whether from beginner or A level standard) to becoming a proficient user, as well as introducing them to a range of aspects of Italian studies from linguistics through historical, cultural and transnational study (including literature and film) to practical, digital and mediation skills such as translation and interpreting. Students taking 50% Italian also have the option of completing a dissertation which builds language and subject-related, research and cognitive skills and offers the chance to conduct original research.<br/><br/>Students taking 50% Italian with the year abroad will also enhance their understanding of aspects of life and culture in an Italian-speaking country as well as developing their proficiency in the language, their intercultural and transnational awareness and communication abilities, and their practical and interpersonal employability skills.<br/><br/>Please note that if you opt for a 50:50 (Joint) programme involving Law (programmes titled Law and, these do not satisfy the academic requirements of becoming either a barrister or solicitor. You will graduate with a BA (Hons). It is also not possible to increase the Law component of a 50/50 programme at the end of your first or second year, due to the requirement to complete specific modules as part of an LLB. If you choose a 75:25 Law with programme, you will graduate with a LLB (Hons).