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Study business law abroad
An in-depth guide to studying business law as an international student.
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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
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 study abroad programs
Business law undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in business law
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Business & Law - BSc (Hons) Technological University Dublin, Ireland
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,779 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,500 EUR
- Start date
- September
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Business (Law) - BA Arizona State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,634 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,634 USD
- Start date
- August, May
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Business Administration - Business Law - BSc University of the Pacific, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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50,370 USD
Fee in university's local currency 50,370 USD
- Start date
- October, July, March, January
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Business Law - LLB (Hons) London South Bank University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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19,063 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
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17,292 USD
Fee in university's local currency 12,500 GBP
- Start date
- February, September
Pathway in business law
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Business, Law and Social Sciences, Certificate - UGP Aston University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,740 USD
Fee in university's local currency 19,740 USD
- Start date
- September, March, October, January
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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
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15,079 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- September, January
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
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16,600 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
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23,759 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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International Commercial Law - LLM University of Dundee, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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25,108 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,150 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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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
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14,977 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
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24,934 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,810 EUR
- Start date
- September
Diploma in business law
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Business Law - GDip Douglas College, Canada
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 18 months
- Annual tuition fee
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14,393 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
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16,370 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,166 AUD
- Start date
- July, February
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Legal Practice Course - GDip London Metropolitan University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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15,148 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,950 GBP
- Start date
- September
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
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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 City, University of London, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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28,594 USD
Fee in university's local currency 20,670 GBP
- 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
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20,646 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 University of Nottingham, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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29,714 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 Cranfield University, UK
- Program type
- Postgraduate pathway
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,195 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,490 GBP
- Start date
- September
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.
