This programmes is to prepare students with scholarly knowledge of shariah to provide a strong first year towards completion of Bachelor of Shariah. With a strong foundation of knowledge , skill, capabilities embedded within it, the programme paves way for student to complete a degree in the area of shariah and law to either practice as a lawyer or as an Islamic Scholar.
2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSSC 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.
Minimum “C” grade in GCE O’ level English OR equivalent OR
Obtain a pass in an equivalent English Language entry exam provided by Villa College
Core Modules
Islamic Law of Transactions (Dhivehi)
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 1 (Dhivehi)
Criminal Law 1 (English)
Law Of Contract 1 (English)
Constitutional Law (English)
Law of Contract 2 (English)
Criminal Law 2 (English)
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence 2 (Dhivehi)
MVR 3,750 per month x 15 months
Upon successful completion of this programme participants 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 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; and
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