LLB Bachelor of Laws at FernUniversität in Hagen

Programme overview

Professionally qualifying law degree that combines law and business administration, so that graduates can assess the economic effects of legal action. It gives a solid grounding in the classical fields of law with an emphasis on business law.

Faculty: Rechtswissenschaftliche Fakultät | Duration: 6 semesters full-time (180 ECTS); part-time individually | Study mode: full-time/part-time distance learning; German-taught | Intake: Summer semester (1 April) or winter semester (1 October) | Location: Hagen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

What you will study

Classical areas of law with business-law focus, a module on business administration for lawyers, foundation and key-qualification subjects, and electives for specialisation. A certificate can be awarded on request after 60 ECTS.

Career pathways

Paralegal work in law firms or alongside auditors and tax advisers; HR, legal or compliance work in companies, associations and administration; assistant roles; skilled clerical roles in banks, insurers and administration; the LL.M. and a doctorate can follow.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Allgemeine Hochschulreife (Abitur) or a subject-specific Hochschulreife valid in North Rhine-Westphalia; Fachhochschulreife alone does not qualify. Alternatives: a vocational advancement qualification (e.g. Meister, IHK Fachwirt), a completed vocational training of at least two years followed by at least three years of professional work, a completed degree of at least six semesters, or the FernUniversität entrance exam for the chosen programme. Comparable foreign qualifications are accepted; certified German translations are required except for English-language certificates, and proof of German is required per the university's list of recognised language certificates. No Numerus Clausus: all applicants who meet the formal requirements are admitted (study place guarantee). Applications: 1 December to 31 January for the summer semester, 1 June to 31 July for the winter semester. A voluntary online self-assessment is offered.

EUR 2,200 for the whole programme. Approximate total for full-time study in the standard period, covering module fees and base fee; each additional semester adds a 60 EUR base fee. Excludes the student body contribution (Studierendenschaftsbeitrag). Source

Intake: Summer semester (1 April) or winter semester (1 October)

Duration: 6 semesters full-time (180 ECTS); part-time individually

Apply through the official page: https://www.fernuni-hagen.de/studium/einschreiben/bachelorstudium.shtml

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