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Law and French (R56-FR) BA (Hons)
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Key Course Facts

Course Description

Combining law with French is both stimulating and a smart career move. You’ll divide your study equally between both subjects. With this degree you’ll raise your legal awareness and acquire skills of legal analysis and methods. The study of French opens doors to French-speaking cultures and communities, and can provide a key to the global workplace.

Key features of the course

  • 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 French.

  • Develops advanced knowledge of the cultures that use French and gives you a taste of intercultural communication.

  • Offers the option of a week in France (or online alternative).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law and French (R56-FR), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law and French (R56-FR) BA (Hons)

EU £20772
International £20772
England UK £20772
Channel Islands £20772
Northern Ireland £6624
Scotland £6768
Wales £7872
Ireland £19944

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About The Open University

The Open University was established in 1969 in Milton Keynes, and is the largest university in the UK for undergraduate education. The OU is among the most prestigious distance-learning institutions in the United Kingdom, enjoying numerous awards and accreditations, including Triple Crown status for their Business School.

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postgraduates:
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Where is this programme taught

Distance Learning
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