Advanced Certificate in Shari'ah & Law

SUMMARY

Level
Advanced Certificate(MNQF Level 4)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)

previous Intake

previous Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Evening), Full-Time (Morning)) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Gan (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The Advanced Certificate in Shari'ah & Law is an intensive program designed to provide individuals with an in-depth understanding of Islamic law (Shari'ah) and its application in legal contexts. This course explores the foundational principles of Islamic jurisprudence, the sources of Islamic law, and their relevance to contemporary legal issues. It equips students with the knowledge and analytical skills necessary to navigate the intersection of Islamic law and modern legal systems.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) Three passes at GCE O' Level/SSC or Equivalent, OR
  • ii) Successful completion of first year of Shahadhavy Thanawiyyah, OR
  • iii) Attainment of a level 3 qualification in a related field

Alternative Entry

  • i)18 years and completion of Basic Education with 2 years work experience in a related field

Language Requirements

  • i) An E pass in GCE O' Level English or equivalent English exam or a satisfactory perfomance in an English Competency Test (ECT) given by MNU AND
  • ii) An E pass in SSC Dhivehi

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ENG013
English or Further Studies (CORE)
696
LAW017
General Principles of Law I (CORE)
1,056
DHI013
Dhivehi Language I (CORE)
696
SHA005
General Principles of Shari'ah I (CORE)
1,056
Elective (ELECTIVE)
Semester Total 60
4,200 - 4,560

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
ENG015
English for Academic Purposes (CORE)
696
Elective (ELECTIVE)
Elective (ELECTIVE)
Elective (ELECTIVE)
Elective (ELECTIVE)
Semster Total 60
4,560 - 4,920
Course Total120
8,760 - 9,480

Elective

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
DHI015
Dhivehi Language II (ELECTIVE)
696
SHA007
General Principles of Shari'ah II (ELECTIVE)
1,056
SHA023
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul-al-Fiqh) (ELECTIVE)
1,056
SHA003
Family Law (ELECTIVE)
1,056
SHA001
Law of inheritance, Will & Endowmwnt (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW101
Maldivian & Islamic Legal System (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW019
General Principles of Law II (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW007
Evidence & Procedure I (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW009
Evidence & Procedure II (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW013
Constitutional & Administrative Law (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW015
Criminal Law (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW023
Business Law I (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW025
Business Law II (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW005
Maldivian Business Law (ELECTIVE)
1,056
LAW001
Land Law (ELECTIVE)
1,056

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

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