Islamic Law/Sharia Law: Meaning, Scope and What the Course Involves
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What Is Islamic Law/Sharia Law?
Islamic Law/Sharia Law is a law programme that focuses on the study of Islamic legal principles, rules and institutions. It combines legal education with the study of Islamic jurisprudence and the principles that guide Islamic law. The programme is designed for students who have an interest in law and want to develop a deeper understanding of legal principles from an Islamic perspective.What Does Islamic Law/Sharia Law Cover?
The course involves the study of Islamic legal principles, legal reasoning and jurisprudence. Students develop the ability to understand, interpret and analyse legal issues while studying the principles and sources of Islamic law. The programme also provides students with a foundation in legal studies that can support further professional or academic development.Is Islamic Law/Sharia Law a Law Degree?
Yes. Islamic Law/Sharia Law is offered as an LLB programme. The law programme has a minimum duration of five years for candidates admitted through UTME and four years for candidates admitted through Direct Entry.Who Should Study Islamic Law/Sharia Law?
The programme may be suitable for students who have an interest in law, Islamic jurisprudence, legal research, interpretation and critical reasoning. Students should be prepared for extensive reading, analysis and the study of legal principles. An interest in Islamic Studies or Arabic can also be beneficial when studying this area of law.What Skills Are Useful for the Course?
Students studying Islamic Law/Sharia Law can benefit from strong reading, research, communication, analytical and reasoning skills. The ability to understand legal concepts and carefully interpret information is also important.Admission into Islamic Law/Sharia Law
Admission is available through UTME and Direct Entry routes, subject to meeting the required conditions. For UTME candidates, the required combination is Use of English and any three Arts or Social Science subjects including Arabic or Islamic Studies. The O'Level requirement is five credit passes in Arts or Social Sciences to include English Language and Islamic Studies or Arabic. For Direct Entry, candidates require two A' Level passes to include Islamic Studies or Arabic.Law.pdf
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