Master of Comparative Laws (MCL)
Postgraduate
MASTER OF COMPARATIVE LAWS
BRIEF OF THE PROGRAM
The Postgraduate programme of the Kulliyyah of Laws is designed and embellished to address various burning issues pertaining to Islamic law, International laws, the influence of English Common Law and European Civil Law which are now widespread. No doubt, these areas are indispensable for Muslims in the era of globalization and digitalization. A legal professional is expected to be competitive with their respective systems around the world. The Kulliyyah preserves emphasis on comparative studies of the major legal system of the world. Pursuing an MCL at AIKOL equips students with the knowledge and skills needed in an increasingly competitive job market. MCL programme offers three modes of study: by coursework, by coursework and dissertation, and by research. The courses of MCL run for a full year containing two semesters, with an annual intake, starting in September and February. Courses are run in the form of lectures and seminars. Our small size classes stimulate the students to get involve in class discussions. The staff are committed to attend to the needs of the student.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
(For all Modes)
424 Senate - Additional Mechanism to Enhance PG Admission
ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR ENGLISH
- TOEFL 550 or IELTS/EPT band 6.0
REQUIREMENT FOR WRITING THESIS IN ARABIC (MCL BY RESEARCH ONLY)
- English language as entry requirement: Passed English band 3.0 or equivalent (TOEFL 500/IELTS/EPT)
- Taking 2 compulsory courses for 1 semester which will be conducted in English
- Research Areas :
- Law Research Methodology
- Comparative Law
- Islamic Banking, Finance and Takaful
- Islamic Criminal Law
- Islamic Law of Evidence and Procedure (Arabic)
- Islamic Family Law
- Islamic International Law
- Islamic Judicial and Legal System
- Islamic Law of Property
- Islamic Law of Succession
- Islamic Law of Transaction
- Islamic Law of Zakat, Waqf
- Islamic Legal Maxims & Islamic Legal Theory
- Law of Will & Intestacy (non-Muslims)
- Usul Al-Fiqh/Al-Siyasah al-Shari‛ah/Asbab Al-Ikhtilaf/Legal Text
/Maqasid al-Shari‛ah
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
| RESEARCH ONLY | |
| Compulsory Courses Law Research Methodology Comparative Law |
10 Credit Hours
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| Research - (Not more than 50,000 words) | 30 Credit Hours |
| TOTAL | 40 Credit Hours |
| BY COURSEWORK ONLY (8 COURSES) | |
| Compulsory Courses Law Research Methodology Comparative Law One Shari’ah Course One Comparative Law Course |
5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours |
| Electives Any 4 courses from the list of courses offered (either from the list of Shari’ah or the Comparative Law Courses) – 5 credit hrs x 4 courses |
20 Credit Hours |
| TOTAL | 40 Credit Hours |
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| BY COURSEWORK AND RESEARCH (6 COURSES AND 1 DISSERTATION) | |
| Compulsory Courses Law Research Methodology Comparative Law One Shari’ah Course One Comparative Law Course |
5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours 5 Credit Hours |
| Electives Any 2 courses from the list of courses offered (either from the list of Shari’ah or comparative Law Courses) – 5 credit hrs x 2 courses |
10 Credit Hours |
| Dissertation - (Not more than 30,000 words) | 10 Credit Hours |
| TOTAL | 40 Credit Hours |
DURATION OF STUDIES
| Minimum | 2 Semesters |
| Normal | 4 Semesters |
| Maximum | 6 Semesters |
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