العربية
| Type | Postgraduate |
| Language | Arabic |
| Certificate time (classes/years) |
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| Study mode | Full Time |
| Number of points/hours approved for certification | 24 approved units, equivalent to 180 approved points |
| Annual expected capacity of students in the program | The annual capacity of the program is set at 20 students |
As a response to Oman’s Mission 2040 with regards to reinforce education sector at all its kind and level and provide a supporting environment for scientific research and innovation, SU offers Master’s Program in Public Law at Sohar University which is taught in Arabic over a period of two years. Students are required to study twenty-four units of study, with two units for each course, and four units dedicated to the research project.
The teaching and implementation strategies in the program are represented in the cognitive theoretical lectures, and the practical aspect provided by the virtual court and the legal clinic on the university campus for the students of the program; By raising real issues, it gives students a unique experience in this aspect. Students also participate in various workshops and training courses, visits to the courts at all levels, public prosecution departments, ministries and institutions to understand the mechanism of law enforcement on the ground. Not to mention that the program hosts lecturers from outside the university in interactive dialogue sessions on the new legislation in the Sultanate. The Faculty graduates are distinguished with legal competencies who are theoretically capable and practically trained in various fields of legal work. This, in turn, fulfills the needs of development plans, and contributes to the development of legal sciences and its various legislative applications through discreet scientific research, and the dissemination of legal knowledge to individuals and institutions of society.
The Master’s Program in Public Law at Sohar University aims to:
- Prepare students capable of resolving common law disputes in society.
- Develop higher specialized intellectual capacities of students in the field of public law in line with social, economic and political developments.
- Train students to employ comparative specialized legal studies in developing the legal system.
- Enable students to conduct specialized comparative research in the public law branch to enrich legal knowledge and respect the ethics of scientific research.
- Provide the community with qualified specialists in various areas of public law.
- Apply basic ethical rules to practice legal profession and serve society.
- Create the right environment for this program to be a nucleus and a basic building block for the other specialized master’s programs.
Students holding a Master's degree in Public Law are poised for a diverse array of career opportunities at the intersection of law and governance. Equipped with specialized knowledge in legal areas graduates can pursue impactful careers in both the public and private sectors. They may find themselves serving as legal advisors to government agencies, advocating for policy reform in non-profit organizations, or working as consultants for multinational corporations navigating regulatory landscapes. Additionally, opportunities abound in academia, where graduates can engage in research, teaching, or policy analysis. With their deep understanding of the legal frameworks that shape societies, Master's degree holders in Public Law are well-positioned to effect positive change and uphold the principles of justice and equity in diverse professional settings.
For admission to the Master of Public Law at Sohar University, it is required:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor degree in Law or Islamic Law in one of the following disciplines (Jurisprudence and its principles, or Fundamentals of religion, or Judiciary), or Business Law, or Commercial Law or any other legal discipline from a recognized HEI with a CGPA of not less than:
- 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent for fresh graduates, or
- 2.00 out of 4.00 or its equivalent with a minimum of 2 years of practical work experience in the legal field.
- Applicants from disciplines other than Bachelor in Law, as mentioned in item (1) above, may be accepted, provided they succeed in the below listed bridging courses specified by the Faculty of Law, and approved by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. If the description of any of the bridging courses aligns with the description of courses the student has previously taken and succeeded in, it will be considered equivalent, and the student is exempt from re-taking the course.
- Introduction to Law
- Criminal Law (1)
- Criminal Law (2)
- Constitutional law and political systems
- Administrative Law (1)
- Law of Criminal Procedures
- Administrative Judiciary
- Sources of Obligations
- Law of Civil & Commercial Procedures
- Pass the interview
| Fees and Financial | 4080 R.O |
| All prices are listed in Omani Rial (OMR) | |