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    Business law degrees abroad

    By studying business law, you’ll learn about the laws that govern commerce and occupational practices. It’s a fascinating area of study that prepares you for a fast-paced career as a business legal professional.

    You’ll develop a sound understanding of core business laws and the implications of these for companies and individuals. As well as taking foundational courses in ethical business operations, contracts, and litigations, you can choose more specific modules to suit your personal interests and ambitions.

    Taking your degree overseas lets you witness international business law in action. Seeing national differences in tax systems and employment laws will provide you with a priceless global perspective of the field.

    Business law program structure

    Bachelor’s degrees in business law require at least three years of full-time study, but your course will be extended to four years if you complete a placement.

    Undergraduate programs are offered as either a BA or LLB. BA courses have a broader focus because they’re designed for students who don’t necessarily want to become lawyers, while LLB courses are strictly focused on preparing students for the practice of law.

    At some institutions, business law is only delivered as a join-honors course. This means you’ll split your learning time between business law and another field. Typical pairings include business management, human relations, diplomacy, and history.

    If you want to study business law in the US, it’s best to enroll in a bachelor of business administration (BBA) program with a specific emphasis on business law. Your course will last four years and will include a combination of core business classes, business law courses, and general education modules.

    Postgraduate qualifications are available for students who decide to continue with their education. A Master of Laws (LLM) takes up to two years to complete, while a PhD can add another four or five years to your studies.

    Modules differ from university to university, but here are some of the fundamental study areas you can expect to encounter:

    • Introduction to legal processes and the practice of law
    • Company law and corporate governance
    • Consumer and commercial law
    • Practical legal skills and ethics
    • Intellectual property law
    • Employment law
    • Law of contract
    • Criminal law

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    Business law undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in business law

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      Business (Law) - BA Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,634 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,634 USD

      Start date
      January, May, August
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      Business Administration - Business Law - BSc University of the Pacific, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      50,370 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 50,370 USD

      Start date
      January, March, July, October
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      Business Law - LLB (Hons) London South Bank University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      18,970 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,780 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Business Law - LLB (Hons) Buckinghamshire New University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,208 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP

      Start date
      September, February
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      Commercial Law - BComm (Hons) University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      26,703 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,258 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Certificate - UGP Aston University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,740 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 19,740 USD

      Start date
      January, March, September, October
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      Business, Law and Social Studies (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      15,006 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Business law graduate programs

    Master's in business law

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      Advanced Legal Practice - LLM University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,520 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,000 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Business (Business & Law) - MBA RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      22,684 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Commerce: Commercial Law - MCom University of Auckland, New Zealand

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      26,697 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 38,250 NZD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Financial Analysis and Business Development: Governance and Commercial Law - MA Hanken School of Economics, Finland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,721 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,500 EUR

      Start date
      August
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      International and European Business Law - LLM Trinity College Dublin, Ireland

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      24,507 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,810 EUR

      Start date
      September
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    Diploma in business law

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      Business Law - GDip Douglas College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      18 months
      Annual tuition fee
      14,324 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,000 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Legal Practice - PGDip University of Tasmania, Australia

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      6 months
      Annual tuition fee
      15,629 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,166 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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      Legal Practice Course - GDip London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      15,074 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,950 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Pathway in business law

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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP Aston University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      17,490 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,490 USD

      Start date
      September
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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of the West of England - UWE Bristol, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      20,547 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,925 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP Nottingham Trent University, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      22,095 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,050 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP University of Nottingham, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      29,571 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,480 GBP

      Start date
      January
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      Business, Law and Social Sciences, Pre-Master’s - PGP City, University of London, UK

      Program type
      Postgraduate pathway
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      28,456 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 20,670 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Future business law careers

    A degree in business law will open up several interesting and lucrative career opportunities. Your problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills will be priceless to recruiters in areas like finance, insurance, and governmental departments.

    Here are some of the roles you’d be well prepared for:

    • Business lawyer
    • Paralegal
    • Solicitor
    • Corporate counsel
    • HR manager
    • Risk analyst
    • Management consultant
    • Loan officer

    If you’re looking for some extra advice on how to land your dream job, speak to your university’s careers service. They can help with work experience, postgraduate options, and much more.