Doctor Of Philosophy In Law

Public Law | Private Law·College of Law

PhD

United Arab Emirates University

Overview

The awarded degree in recognition of the completion of the requirements of this program is 'Doctorate of Philosophy in Law', and it will be offered in Arabic. However, there will be an opportunity for the students to specialize in one branch of law through the elective courses studied and the subject of the dissertation which they will argue/defend. The Program will be offered at UAEU in Al Ain campus.

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Program Details

Degree level: PhD
College: College of Law
Concentration: Public Law | Private Law

Tuition & Fees

Tuition: Contact admissions

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Compare legislative, jurisprudential and judiciary trends in specialization field
Criticize legal provisions, jurisprudential opinions and judicial trends in UAE and comparative systems
Undertake research including specialized knowledge
Communicate key concepts using appropriate language
Develop innovative solutions for contemporary legal issues
Express commitment to ethical and professional rules in law
Demonstrate self-learning skills regarding real and novel issues

Program Requirements

Minimum 60 credit hours
Core courses (12 hours)
Elective Requirement (12 hours, including at least 9 hours of courses taught in English)
Comprehensive examination (0 hours)
Dissertation research (36 hours)