Faculty of Shariah and Law
The Bachelor of Shariah and Law with Political Science programme provides a comprehensive foundation in the fundamental areas of Law and Shariah which is required to satisfy the academic requirements of a qualifying degree to train for the Maldivian legal profession and complements the law studies by covering Political Science to enhance student’s career.
Students would acquire knowledge in the core areas of Shariah, Law and Political Science in addition to developing additional soft skills and attributes required to practice law or to seek employment in other related fields. The programme offers students opportunities to build practical skills through participation in a range of extra-curricular activities includingmooting, pro-bono work and law student societies.
Students are challenged to develop their communication, analytical and problem-solving skills through focus on practical and experiential activities requiring practical application within the legal arena and elsewhere.
General Entry Criteria
2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above.) 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
Alternative Entry Criteria
Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Semester 1
Law of Contract
Constitutional Law
Introduction to Jurisprudence
Criminal Law
Semester 2
Maldivian Legal System and Methods
Islamic Criminal Law
Property Law
Law of Torts
Semester 3
Islamic Family Law
Islamic Law of Inheritance
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence
Company Law
Semester 4
General Principles of Law, Legal Practice and Ethics
Street Law
Force and Fear, Crime and Punishment
Public International Law
Semester 5
Introduction to Political Science
Public Service Leadership
Comparative Politics and Issues
Religion and Politics
Semester 6
Working in Politics
Democratization and Human Rights
Regional Politics: Asia and Middle East
Development and Public Policy
Award Bachelor of Shariah and Law with Political Science
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Upon successful completion programme participant will be able to:
Demonstrate an understanding of a coherent body of knowledge in the prescribed core areas of Shariah and Law and their underlying principles and concepts, and their practical application in practical and social contexts in legal, political science and other arenas.
demonstrate a strong understanding of the values of justice and ethical practices to be abided by a lawyer in the discharge of his/her role, in addition to displaying academic integrity in academic discourse.
demonstrate strong analytical and reasoning skills to make appropriate responses to legal issues, and generate appropriate solutions to legal problems.
demonstrate strong communication skills to effectively and persuasively communicate in Dhivehi and English.
demonstrate research skills that equip the student to research solutions to complex legal problems using primary and secondary sources of Shariah and Law.
demonstrate self-management skills that would equip the student to engage in continuous learning, through reflection on their own learning and skills and identification of gaps in knowledge and skills, in order to update/acquire new knowledge and capabilities through personal professional development.
Accredited by the Maldives Qualifications Authority ( MQA )
Approved by the Bar Council of the Maldives