Master of Laws

SUMMARY

Level
Masters(MNQF Level 9)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 29,760

previous Intake

previous Intake
February Intake 2025
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

The Master of Laws course is a postgraduate degree that provides advanced legal education and specialization in various areas of law. This program offers an in-depth exploration of legal theories, principles, and practices, enabling students to deepen their understanding of the law and develop expertise in specific legal domains. This course offers a diverse range of specialized courses and research opportunities tailored to meet the needs and interests of legal professionals and graduates seeking to enhance their legal knowledge and career prospects.

Entry Requirements

General Entry

  • i) A Bachelors Degree in a related field AND
  • ii) If the Level 7 Qualification is not in English Medium, should attain a 6.0 score in IELTS or a GCE O' Level pass in English 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.

Structure

Choose 105 credits worth subjects from the Elective list

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
LAW623
Research Methods (CORE)
3,720
Elective 1 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Elective 2 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Elective 3 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Semester Total
14,880

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
Elective 4 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Elective 5 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Elective 6 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Elective 7 (ELECTIVE)
3,720
Semester Total
14,880

Elective

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
LAW601
Banking Law (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW603
Taxation Law (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW605
Medical Law and Negligence (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW607
Cyber Law (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW609
Alternative Dispute Resolution (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW611
Advanced Criminal Law and Issues (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW613
Employment Law (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW615
Media Law (ELECTIVE)
3,720
LAW621
Minor project (ELECTIVE)
7,440
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 29,760

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.

Careers

Legal Consultancy Academic and Research Positions Judicial and Legal Positions Sharia Compliance and Advisory Roles Policy Analysis and Advocacy Lawyer