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USD 33900

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*Subject to change and other fees
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 Free

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48 months

Duration

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6

IELTS

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70

TOEFL

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60%

Min GPA

Program Overview

If these are the types of questions you like to ask (and answer), then legal studies might be the right program for you. This major is designed for students who prefer a broad, interdisciplinary approach to learning, and want the freedom to explore different topics throughout the social sciences.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Legal Studies BA, students will:

  • Understand the basic structures, functions, and principles of the American government and legal system.
  • Describe fundamentals of the law and the legal system in the U.S. using historical, political, philosphical, and social perspectives.
  • Explain the function of law in society; understand aspects of the role of law in regulating behavior, and the relation of law to politics, institutions, social structures, and social groups (e.g., race, gender, class).
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the history of the US Constitution, the impact of the US Constitution on American law and life, the evolution of constitutional interpretation, and the role of the courts.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the systems through which law is created, changed and administered; the institutions of the law and law as a social phenomenon: the law’s dynamic relationship with health, welfare, and the environment.
  • Demonstrate writing and analytical skills associated with the evaluation of data and patterns of argument.
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Additional Information

Program Level 4-Year Bachelor's Degree

College/University Processing Time 30 Days

Program Format Full-Time

Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit

Program Intake

Open

Jan 2025

Closed

Aug 2024

General Admission Requirement

    Academic Requirement

    • Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have Grade 12 / High School Diploma.

    6 IELTS Score
    70 TOEFL Score Minimum Overall Score
    50 PTE Score Minimum Overall Score
    105 Duolingo Minimum Overall Score
    60% CGPA Minimum Overall Score

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    Tuition Fee

    The values given below are estimated figures, excluding extra charges like material fee, student activity fees, athletic fees, health care, etc., for courses. To know more, please visit the Programs page.

    Average Tuition Fee Per Year

    33900

    Tuition Fee
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     Free

    Application Fee
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    10800 Per year

    Average Cost of Living
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    Scholarships

    Transfer Scholarships

     

    BUF has confirmed the transfer scholarships below for Shorelight students.

     

    • Transfer students will be awarded a scholarship based on the GPA criteria below:
      • CGPA 2.5-2.99: $3,000 per year, $1,500 per semester
      • CGPA 3.0-4.0: $6,000 per year, $3,000 per semester
    • GPA is based on BUF's GPA conversion, not on the GPA listed on the transcript
    • These scholarships are awarded up to 4 semesters (2 years) total
    • A transfer student at BUF is anyone who has university coursework from an accredited (academic, NOT vocational) college/university, regardless of credits taken.

     

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