- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Shariah & Law
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 3
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-Face / Online
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 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.
- Language Requirement
- 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
- Alternative Entry
- 20 years old, completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program; AND The language requirement described above.
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Islamic Law of Transactions (Dhivehi)
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence I (Dhivehi)
Criminal Law I (English)
Law of Contract I (English)
Constitutional Law (English)
Law of Contract II (English)
Criminal Law II (English)
Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence II (Dhivehi)
A diploma in Shariah and Law will be awarded after the completion of the first year
Year 2 Units:
Law of Tort I (English)
Introduction to Jurisprudence (English)
Islamic Family Law (Dhivehi)
Islamic Criminal Law (Dhivehi)
Maldivian Legal System, Legal Method and Reasoning (English)
Land Law I (English)
Law of Tort II (English)
Company Law (English)
Year 3 Units:
Equity and Trusts (English)
Public International Law (English)
Islamic Law of Inheritance (Dhivehi)
Land Law II (English)
Islamic Legal Maxims (Dhivehi)
Evidence and Procedure (English)
Professional Ethics and Legal Practice (English)
Course Fee
MVR 3,899 per month
(MVR 1,619 per month under the government free degree scheme)
Course Description
The Bachelor of Shariah and Law 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.
Students acquire knowledge in Shariah and Law’s core areas in addition to the development of 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 including mooting, pro-bono work and Law student societies.
Students are challenged to develop their communication, analytical and problem-solving skills through a focus on teaching, practical and experiential activities requiring practical application within the legal arena and elsewhere.
