Bachelor of Shari'ah & Law (Honours)
- Level
- Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
- Duration
- 4 years(8 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 60,000 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)
SUMMARY
- previous Intake
- August Intake 2025
- Campus
- Male' (Full-Time (Morning), Full-Time (Evening), Full-Time (Evening))
previous Intake
Overview
Bachelor of Shari'ah & Law (Honours) is an advanced graduate program designed to provide students with an in-depth understanding of Islamic law (Shari'ah) and its multifaceted applications. This comprehensive course explores the principles, sources, methodologies, and contemporary interpretations of Islamic jurisprudence. Students delve into specialized areas of Shari'ah, such as family law, commercial law, criminal law, and ethics, developing advanced analytical and research skills to engage with complex legal and ethical issues within the framework of Islamic law. Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) Successful completion of Higher Secondary Education (2 passes at A' Level /HSC) OR
- ii) Attainment of a level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- iii) Pass in MNU Foundation Studies (Level 4) target course program or equivalent.
Language Requirements
- A pass in SSC Dhivehi, and an IELTS score of 6.0 with not less than 5.5 in any component or its equivalent.
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.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA101 Arabic Language I (CORE) | Arabic Language I | Nil | 12 Arabic Language I (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW101 Maldivian Legal System (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW115 Law of Tort I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW111 Law of Contract I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA101 Islamic Legal System I (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,920 7,920 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA103 Arabic Language II (CORE) | Arabic Language II | ARA101 | 12 Arabic Language II (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW126 Legal Reasoning & Skills (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW117 Law of Tort II (CORE) | LAW115 | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW113 Law of Contract II (CORE) | LAW111 | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA121 Comparative Figh (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,920 7,920 |
Semester 3
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA201 Arabic Language III (CORE) | Arabic Language III | ARA103 | 12 Arabic Language III (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW221 Constitutuinal Law (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW205 Criminal Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW223 Jurisprudence (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA221 Principles Islamic Jurisprudence I (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,920 7,920 |
Semester 4
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA203 Arabic Language IV (CORE) | Arabic Language IV | ARA201 | 12 Arabic Language IV (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW225 Administrative Law (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW207 Criminal Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA223 Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence II (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
SHA213 Family Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,080 7,080 |
Semester 5
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA301 Arabic Language V (CORE) | Arabic Language V | ARA203 | 12 Arabic Language V (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW333 Company Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA317 Family Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
SHA309 Islamic Criminal Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
LAW335 Land Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,080 7,080 |
Semester 6
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | ARA303 Arabic Language VI (CORE) | Arabic Language VI | ARA301 | 12 Arabic Language VI (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
LAW337 Company Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA319 Islamic Constitutional Law (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
SHA311 Islamic Criminal Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
LAW339 Land Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,080 7,080 |
Semester 7
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | SHA429 Islamic Legal System II (CORE) | Islamic Legal System II | Nil | 12 Islamic Legal System II (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,080 1,080 |
SHA413 Islamic Commercial Law I (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
LAW413 Law of Evidence I (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA431 Islamic Law of Succession (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,080 7,080 |
Semester 8
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | LAW427 Equity and Trust (CORE) | Equity and Trust | Nil | 12 Equity and Trust (CORE) (12) (12) | 1,920 1,920 |
SHA421 Islamic Commercial Law II (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
LAW417 Law of Evidence II (CORE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
SHA433 Shari'ah Evidence and Procedure (CORE) | Nil | 1,080 1,080 | |||
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 7,920 7,920 |
Elective 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | LAW429 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ELECTIVE) | Alternative Dispute Resolution | Nil | 12 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ELECTIVE) (12) (12) | 1,920 1,920 |
LAW431 Intellectual Property Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW433 Business Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 |
Elective 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | LAW435 International Trade and Shipping
Laws (ELECTIVE) | International Trade and Shipping Laws | Nil | 12 International Trade and Shipping
Laws (ELECTIVE) (12) (12) | 1,920 1,920 |
LAW437 Public International Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 | |||
LAW439 Human Rights Law (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 1,920 1,920 |
| Course Total | 480 CP | Total: 60,000 60,000 |
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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