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Certificate of Higher Education in Law and Chinese at The Open University

The Open University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This certificate combines the study of law with Chinese, French, German or Spanish, dividing time equally between both subjects. Law study gives a grounding in legal concepts and legal analysis; the law content focuses on the legal system of England and Wales only.

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time, or 2 years part-time (120 credits)  |  Intake: October (languages); February or October (law)  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students choose a language module (such as Exploring languages and cultures, L161, or Beginners' Chinese, L108) and one law module from Criminal law and the courts (W111) or Civil justice and tort law (W112).

Career pathways

Combining law with a modern language opens career options in law-related fields, business and finance and international organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. Students intending to progress to the linked Diploma or degree must study French, German or Spanish. The Arts and languages or Business and law Access modules are recommended for those wanting to build confidence.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,088 a year (2026/27). England fee; part-time study of 60 credits per year over 2 years Source

Intake: October (languages); February or October (law)

Duration: 1 year at a pace equivalent to full-time, or 2 years part-time (120 credits)

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