Department of Law

The Faculty of Law at Bifröst University offers distance learning in business law and law. The BA programme in Business Law (180 ECTS) integrates the core branches of law with those areas of business administration related to operations and finance and can be completed in two and a half years or three years. Gifted students, or those who have completed part of a degree elsewhere, may finish the programme in two years.

Students complete a strong selection of business courses in addition to foundational law subjects, focusing on acquiring the expertise necessary to run a modern company in a complex and entangled legal environment. The programme is interdisciplinary, providing a solid foundation for addressing the growing demands of the business community for a comprehensive overview and a deeper understanding of issues in both law and business.

The BA in Business Law is a distance-learning programme taught only in Icelandic. The BA thesis, which each student must complete to graduate, can be written in either English or Icelandic. This degree programme is well-suited for the modern corporate world – many of the alumni work in the financial sector, for international institutions, or in the legal sector (public and private).

At the Master's level, three study programmes are available. The ML master's degree in law is suitable for students who have completed a bachelor's degree in business law and wish to pursue a full law degree. The MBL and MA master's degrees in business law are management-oriented programmes, intended for those who have completed undergraduate studies at a university.

The programme provides practical and theoretical insight into the branches of law that are most challenging in the operation of companies, institutions, and associations.

The Faculty of Law's programmes at both the undergraduate and master's levels aim to impart skills and extensive theoretical knowledge that can be applied in a variety of careers in an ever-changing labour market, as well as preparing students for active and critical participation in society.

Students in both undergraduate and master's studies can apply for internships at various companies and institutions. Faculty members are experienced in their fields of specialisation, and academic staff at the Faculty also actively participate in professional discussions within their respective areas of study. The master’s programme in Business Law has a strong connection to the business world, and the teachers are at the forefront of their respective fields.

The Bifröst learning approach is very hands-on, allowing students to practice their skills through project-based learning. The academic year starts at the end of August.

Read about the admission requirements and language proficiency.

The following academic programmes are offered at the Department of Social Sciences and Law: