| PROGRAMME DETAILS | |
| Final Qualification | PhD in Private Law |
| Language of Study | Arabic |
| Mode of Study | Full Time |
| Study Period | 3 Years |
| Total Credit Hours | 54 Credit Hours |
| Number of Courses | 12 Courses + Dissertation (18 Credit Hours) |
| Academic Partner | International Islamic Sciences University – Jordan |
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The PhD in Private Law programme aims to provide the Bahraini and Gulf market with specialised academic competencies qualified at all levels in the field of advanced legal studies in private law, by equipping graduates with in-depth theoretical and applied legal knowledge in private law across its various branches — including civil, commercial, industrial and commercial property, insurance contracts, banking law, enforcement law, and private international law. The programme develops the intellectual skills that enable the graduate to critically analyse, reason, draw conclusions, and derive rulings in complex legal situations. It also seeks to develop the graduate’s capabilities in following scientific research methodologies, tools, and ethics, and fostering a spirit of creativity to make a genuine contribution to the labour market that enables them to address new and emerging legal challenges across all fields. The programme structure was designed in collaboration with the International Islamic Sciences University – Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, to serve the needs of the labour market and technological developments in the Kingdom of Bahrain and Gulf Cooperation Council states. The programme requires the preparation of a doctoral dissertation of 18 credit hours, with its subject linked to one of the areas of private law, and must include an original contribution to the field of science and knowledge, in accordance with the conditions set by the university’s graduate studies regulations. |
AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
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- Judge
- Lawyer
- Specialised International Arbitrator
- Specialised Legal Consultant
- Legal Expert for Human Rights & International Organisations
- Assistant University Professor
- Legal Advisor in Finance, Banking & Insurance Sectors
| Item | Current Cost (Before Partial Scholarships) | Cost After Partial Scholarships |
|---|---|---|
| Credit Hour Fees | 350 BHD × 54 = 18,900 BHD | 315 BHD (10% partial scholarship) × 54 = 17,010 BHD |
| Semester Registration Fees | 350 BHD × 6 = 2,100 BHD | 350 BHD × 5 (Exemption from first semester registration fee) = 1,750 BHD |
| Total Cost (*) | 18,900 + 2,100 = 21,000 BHD | 17,010 + 1,750 = 18,760 BHD |
| Special Partial Scholarship for Program Launch | — | 130 BHD |
| Final Program Cost After Partial Scholarships | — | 18,630 BHD |
- The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s degree or their equivalent from a university or college recognised in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
- The applicant must hold a degree in the same specialisation as the doctoral programme or in a closely related field. If a candidate from a related field is admitted, they must complete a number of remedial courses approved by the University and specified by the relevant department.
- The minimum requirement for admission is a Master’s degree with a cumulative GPA of not less than ‘Very Good’ or its equivalent. If the GPA is below the required level, the case is referred to the Appeals Committee to consider the possibility of granting conditional admission and submitting the appropriate recommendation to the University Council.
- The applicant must successfully pass a personal interview.
- The applicant must pass the University’s English language placement test, or provide a TOEFL certificate or equivalent with a score of not less than 450. Otherwise, the student must study and successfully complete an English course determined by the College during their first year. Students holding a degree from programmes taught in English are exempted from the English language requirement.
Apply
Head of Department Dr. Nasiem Shawawreh +973 16036125
College Dean Dr. Husein Bani Issa +973 16036122
Enquiries & Registration www.asu.edu.bh +973 17728777 | +973 66633770 |
Course Features
- Lectures 0
- Quizzes 0
- Duration 10 weeks
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Assessments Yes
