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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Bachelor of Commercial Law BCL

Bachelor of Commercial Law BCL

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Course Highlights

  • Study law at the only UK Russell Group university based in Dubai.
  • Benefit from a 20% discount on BARBRI SQE1 and US Bar prep courses through Birmingham Law School.
  • Master the international legal issues shaping cross-border commercial transactions.
  • Build your career through CEPLER — the Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research.

What You'll Study

Around 30 hours of weekly contact time through lectures, tutorials and seminars, supplemented by self-guided study. Assessment is a mix of coursework, problem questions and exams, with the final degree weighted toward your later years.

Year 1

Ground yourself in the English legal system, contract, criminal and public law, plus the UAE and GCC legal context.

  • English Legal System, Legal Skills and Methods20 credits
  • Legal and Commercial Solutions and Ethics20 credits
  • Principles of Contract Law20 credits
  • Principles of Criminal Law and Regulation20 credits
  • Principles of Public Law20 credits
  • UAE and GCC Legal Systems20 credits

Year 2

Advance into commercial, property, torts and international trade law, with civil and Islamic law principles.

  • Principles of Commercial Law20 credits
  • Principles of Property Law20 credits
  • Principles of Torts Law20 credits
  • European Union and International Trade Law20 credits
  • Principles of Civil and Islamic Law20 credits
  • Principles of International Dispute Resolution20 credits

Year 3

Complete the core of equity and trusts, then specialise through a wide range of commercial-law options.

  • Equity, Trusts and Succession20 credits

Plus five optional modules (20 credits each) from:

  • Banking and Islamic Finance20 credits
  • Construction Law20 credits
  • Energy Law20 credits
  • International Arbitration20 credits
  • Law and Technology20 credits
  • Principles of Company Law20 credits
  • Principles of DIFC Civil Procedure20 credits
  • Principles of Intellectual Property Law20 credits
  • Principles of Labour Law20 credits
  • Principles of Private International Law20 credits

Entry Requirements

A Level: ABB at A Level (three A Levels).
IB Diploma: 6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the University's required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

Applications are reviewed by the course Admissions Tutor against both general and course-specific criteria.

Careers

The Careers Network and CEPLER support your progression toward qualifying as a solicitor via the SQE at international firms in the DIFC, registering as a legal consultant with the Dubai Legal Affairs Department, and roles across commercial law, through mooting, advocacy workshops and pro bono activities.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Commercial Law (BCL)

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

ABB at A Level

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Law

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Single honours

Tuition Fee

AED 134,922/yr

Apply online with your supporting documents. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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