Law

Certificate of Higher Education in Business and Law

Code
T58

School/Subject

Start your journey into business and law with this accessible and engaging certificate. You’ll explore core business and management topics – like marketing, strategy, and financial planning – while building a practical understanding of civil justice and tort law. Through real-world case studies and interactive learning, you’ll develop essential skills in problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking. Whether you’re returning to education, exploring a new interest, or laying the groundwork for future study, this course gives you the tools to understand how organisations and legal systems work – and how they shape the world around us.
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Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) - 8 May 2025 Berlin - 80 years on

A blog post by Gillian Maudsley on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2.

28th July 2025

Law reporting in the courts of England and Wales

In this blog, Jessica Giles reflects on her experience working as a law reporter in the courts prior to transitioning into her current role as a full-time academic at the Open University.

22nd July 2025
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Breaking digital barriers: making online legal education work for everyone

Nadine is a Lecturer of Law and Student Experience Manager. Her blog focuses on the future of legal education and how we need to make digital spaces work for everyone.

15th July 2025

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Helen Brownlee-Rowe

Just because you’ve been doing something for a long time, doesn’t mean it has to be your future. With the OU, you can take charge of your destiny. It’s never too late to make a change.

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Sarah Tutssel-Buse

From pubs and clubs to a legal career … Sarah Tutssel-Buse is a busy mum of two and is registered deaf, but she hasn’t let that stop her from taking steps to make her dreams of helping people for a living come true.

BA (Honours) Criminology and Law

Code
q92

School/Subject

Crime, justice and the workings of the law are matters that affect us all and often dominate the news. This degree takes a critical and analytical view of the role and functions of the legal system, and examines its relationship with crime, harm, and criminal justice. With an appreciation of criminological theorising and evidence, you will develop the skills to comment on crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance, including policy questions, at national, international and global levels. You'll gain the ability to critically assess everyday understandings of crime, harm and criminal justice, the social, political, economic, historical and ethical dimensions of law, as well as gain knowledge of the key institutions which make up criminal justice and legal systems.

Roulla Nahlis

What I like about teaching at the Open University, is that it is impactful education, making a real difference to student lives.

Harry Goodwin

Harry’s first-class honours BSc Open Degree has paved the way to fulfilling his dreams of becoming a solicitor.

Laura Platts

Laura Platts

The best aspect of tutoring at the Open University is supporting my students. I really enjoy supporting all of my students and assisting each individual to succeed in their studies.

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