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University of Birmingham Dubai/Programmes/Bachelor of Commercial Law with Integrated Foundation Year BCL

Bachelor of Commercial Law with Integrated Foundation Year BCL

BCLUndergraduate (Foundation)Law
Foundation Year

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.

Foundation Year

An integrated foundation year building core business, legal and academic skills for degree study.

  • Introduction to Business and Management20 credits
  • Business and the Market20 credits
  • A Critical Introduction to Law and Legal Skills20 credits
  • Introduction to Global Environmental Issues20 credits
  • Academic English and Study Skills40 credits

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: CC at A Level, with GCSE Mathematics and English at grade 4.
IB Diploma: 4,4 at Higher Level with a minimum of 28 points overall.
English: IELTS, TOEFL or PTE to the required level, or completion of a Presessional English course.

A foundation-entry pathway for students who need preparation before direct undergraduate entry.

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

CC at A Level (foundation entry)

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Law

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Single honours

Tuition Fee

AED 123,506/yr

Tuition is AED 123,506 for the foundation year, then AED 134922 per subsequent year. A non-returnable tuition deposit of AED 5,000 secures your place and is deducted from your total fees.

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