Associate Degree in Shariah & Law
Overview
The Shari’a and Law course is designed to offer students foundational knowledge of both Islamic and international law. It prepares students for deeper studies in various legal areas, including Islamic and international criminal law, legislation, the law of evidence in Islam, and their international dimensions, among other related topics.
We align this programme qualification’s to the level descriptors of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).
Learning Outcomes
- Contribute to the development legal profession in Maldives
- Become proficient in all aspects of Islamic law
- Become proficient in all aspects of law
- Become members of the legal profession in Maldives
Admission Requirements
General Entry
- Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
General Entry
- Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of a approved University Preparation Program OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of a approved University Preparation Program
Programme Modules & Fee
- Purchase 1-3 modules: 3% discount on each module.
- Purchase 3-5 modules: 5% discount on each module.
- Purchase more than 5 modules: 12% discount on each module.
| Year 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Code | Name Of The Module | Duration | Fee In USD |
| ADSLLGC001 | English for Legal Practice | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC002 | Critical Thinking | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC003 | Research Methods for Law | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC004 | Arabic Language | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC005 | Constitutional Law | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC006 | Usool Al figh | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC007 | Contract Law | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC008 | Law of Torts | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC009 | Maldivian Legal System | 130 hours | 150 |
| Year 2 | |||
| Module Code | Name Of The Module | Duration | Fee In USD |
| ADSLLGC010 | Criminal Law | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC011 | Company Law | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC012 | Islamic Law of Transaction (Figh Al Muamalat) | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC013 | Islamic Family Law | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC014 | Islamic Criminal Law | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC015 | Introduction to Jurisprudence | 140 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC016 | Islamic Law of Worship | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC017 | Legal Method and Reasoning | 130 hours | 150 |
| ADSLLGC018 | Public International Law | 120 hours | 150 |