Overview

This Business Law programme offered by The British University in Dubai focuses on advancing original research in law, with particular emphasis on business law and its role in addressing complex legal, economic, and organisational challenges. It supports research that integrates theoretical and practical perspectives, enabling the study of legal frameworks, regulatory systems, and risk management in national and international contexts.

Key Facts

The academic structure follows a staged research model, combining methodological training with independent dissertation work. Training enables the ability to design and conduct empirical legal research, analyse legal problems, and produce original scholarly contributions that inform legal practice, policy, and academic knowledge.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Law
Legal Analysis and Regulation
Legal Risk and Compliance
Legal Aspects of Business and Transactions
Integration of legal, economic, and organisational perspectives
Analysis of complex legal and business environments

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

540 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Business Law

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

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79

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Other requirements

General requirements

A recognised Master’s degree in a subject related to the programme with a cumulative grade point average of greater than 3.0 on a 4.0-point scale or its equivalent.
A recognised Bachelor’s degree in a subject related to the programme.
At least the Master or the Bachelor degree should be in a law related subject.
A minimum EmSAT score of 1400, TOEFL score of 550 (213 CBT, 79 iBT), 6.0 IELTS academic, or their equivalents on another standardised nationally, or internationally, recognised test that is approved by the Ministry of Education in the UAE.
The chosen area of Business Law study must be one, which can be supervised by staff within the University.
An initial proposal for research, including motivation to study for a PhD, which will be discussed through an interview.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

56250 AED / year

≈ 56250 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

56250 AED / year

≈ 56250 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.