The Kingdom University

What you'll study

Students engage with specialist legal theory, contemporary issues in their chosen field, and advanced methods and ethics of legal research. The programme emphasises professional skills such as dialogue and persuasion, handling complex or unexpected situations, critical analysis of legal texts and creative problem solving.

• Program aims: develop specialised legal competence; strengthen legal research serving Gulf and Arab societies; foster creativity and innovation in legal practice; prepare candidates for doctoral study and academic careers.
• Learning outcomes include: detailed knowledge of specialized theories and contemporary provisions; mastery of legal research methods and ethics; ability to apply professional skills in complex contexts; capacity for critical evaluation and innovative interpretation of jurisprudential views.
• Learning path examples indicated on the course page include progression to PhD programmes in public law, private law, criminal law, security crisis management and criminal investigation.
• Graduation requirements: successful completion of 33 credit hours plus a thesis, and attainment of a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Delivery details: Language—Arabic; Mode—On campus; Attendance—Full time; Duration—minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years.

Entry requirements

The public course text does not list specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult Kingdom University’s postgraduate admissions information or contact the university directly for the exact entry requirements and application process.

Career prospects

The programme prepares graduates for a variety of legal and related roles. The published career outcomes include work in academia, legal practice, the judiciary, public prosecution, arbitration and mediation, international relations and diplomatic service, legislative bodies, governmental and commercial institutions, as well as legal consultancy offices and corporate legal departments.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course page does not specify scholarships for this programme; applicants should review Kingdom University’s scholarships and postgraduate funding pages or contact the university’s admissions and finance offices to learn about available support and eligibility.