Applied Science University

What you'll study

The curriculum emphasises advanced legal knowledge, critical analysis and research methods. The Public Law track concentrates on legal issues involving government and international institutions; the Private Law track focuses on commercial law, civil law and contracts. The study plan comprises either 9 taught courses plus a thesis or 10 taught courses plus an applied project, totalling 36 credit hours.

Entry requirements

• Bachelors degree in Law or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Kingdom of Bahrain's Ministry of Education; applicants from other relevant disciplines may be admitted subject to completing approved remedial courses.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of not less than Good or equivalent; candidates below this threshold may be referred to an appeals committee.
• Successful interview conducted by the academic department committee.
• Pass the universitys English placement test or provide a TOEFL-equivalent score of at least 450; otherwise the student must complete a remedial English course during the first year.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across public and private legal sectors. Typical career paths listed by the programme include legal researcher, judge, international arbitrator, specialist lawyer, legal consultant, specialist legal counsel, university lecturer and legal affairs manager.

Scholarships & funding angle

The programme page does not detail specific scholarship schemes. Prospective students should consult the universitys admissions or finance office about available scholarships, fee plans and any funding or instalment arrangements.