Become a legal trailblazer in Qatar with City University Qatar’s Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme—the first UK undergraduate law degree in the country, offering internationally recognised qualifications and unparalleled opportunities. This programme equips students with the knowledge, analytical skills, and legal expertise needed to excel in the legal profession, both locally and internationally.
The LLB at City University Qatar mirrors the curriculum, learning outcomes, and academic standards of the UK-delivered programme. The LLB programme by Ulster University is accredited by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI), the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). City University Qatar ensures complete alignment with these high-quality standards. Graduates may be eligible to apply for accreditation, membership, or further professional qualifications with relevant regulatory bodies, subject to the specific requirements of their chosen jurisdiction and career pathway.
With opportunities for practical legal experience, international networking, and the prestige of an Honours degree, students are prepared to shape the region’s legal future. The programme is aligned with Qatar’s educational strategies and global legal education trends, meeting the growing demand for high-quality legal education in the region.
To qualify for Foundation entry into our bachelor’s programmes, applicants must meet all the following criteria. Some programmes may have specific math and physics grade prerequisites:
• 5 GCSES Grade C or above, to include Maths for IFP STE.
• Overall IELTS score of 5.0 (with no individual band score of less than 5.0)
• To have successfully completed 12 years of high school education.
• Be 18 years old or over upon completion of the IFP.
• Students must have completed High School Education within five years (or less) when applying for the IFP
Duration: 3-4 years with an Integrated Foundation Year
Instruction: Modular
Module Design: 120 credits per year, 3 modules per semester
Hons Qualification: 18 modules
If you’ve completed 12 years of high school (Grade 12/Thanawiyah), you must successfully complete the International Foundation Programme before advancing to year one of LLB (Hons) Bachelor of Laws
International Foundation Programme
Semester 1
– Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership
– Introduction to Creative Industries
– English with Study Skills or Extended Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study
Semester 2
– Exploring Cultural Identities
– English for Academic Transition or Project-Based Learning
– Careers and Sustainable Futures
Year 1
Semester 1
– Exploring Law
– Criminal Law
– Alternative Dispute Resolution
Semester 2
– Public Law
– Administrative Law in Practice
– Law of Tort
Year 2
Semester 1
– Introduction to Property Law
– Contract Law
– Equality Law
Semester 2
– Land Law
– European Law
– Business and Commercial Law
Year 3
Semester 1
– Equity and Trusts
– Legal Technology: Innovation & Informatics
– Company Law
Semester 2
– Advocacy
– Law of Evidence
– Dissertation – Law
