Background of the Programme
This PhD program is conducted only by research. Candidate who fulfilled the general and special requirement for the admission will conduct an original research under the supervision of an appointed faculty academic member. In cases where more than one supervisor is needed, a second academic member will be appointed to the supervision team.
Prior to the conducting of the research, the candidate must successfully undergo for two compulsory courses, i.e. Research Methodology and Data Analysis, designed to enhance the skills of research and to familiarize the candidate with the latest tools for analysing.
Candidates must undergo the following components:
| No. | Classification of Courses | Credit Hours | Synopsis |
| 1 | Compulsory Module | ||
| Research Methodology (GAA8013) | 3 | This course offers a comprehensive introduction to research methodology focusing on research methods where knowledge is discovered and used to solve problems. The usefulness of research methodology lies through the application of scientific methods, using analytical and evaluative tools and techniques in employing data to explain phenomena in the process of answering the research problems or questions. Both quantitative and qualitative approaches are covered plus the mixed-methods approach that is getting popular in social science research. Students will be exposed to research philosophy, theory and concepts, research strategy, tools and techniques as background in designing their research proposal. Research ethics and professionalism are also included in this course. | |
| Data Analysis (GAA8023) | 3 | This course covers both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis. This course explores spesific area of data analysis that applicable to postgraduate students.In addition, students also will be exposed to various softwares applicable to their respective research. | |
| Total Credit Hours | 6 | ||
Approval on the area and title of the research will be given after the candidate has successfully defended his research proposal named Qualifying Test (QT) before a special committee formed by the faculty. At the end of the programme, candidates are required to submit a thesis which meets the standard of a PhD degree and successfully go through a viva-voce.
Candidates are also expected to publish the finding of their research in any recognised reviewed journals
Areas of research include, but not limited to, the following:
| Administration of Islamic Law | Law of the Sea |
| Contemporary Issues in Syariah and Judiciary | Criminal Law |
| Islamic Criminal Law | Law of Tort |
| Islamic Law of Evidence | Cyber Law |
| Theories in Islamic Law | Aviation Law |
| Islamic International Law | Law of Contract |
| Human Rights | Company Law |
| Islamic Banking and Takaful | Banking and Finance Law |
| Islamic Capital Market | Usul Fiqh |
| Constitutional Law | Qawaid Fiqhiyyah |
| International Law | Maqasid Shariah |
| Human Rights | Islamic Constitutional Law |
| Law of Evidence | Islamic Criminal Law |
Objectives of the Programme
The course is designed to enable students:
To apply advanced knowledge in specific areas of Sariah and judiciary;
To develop an advanced level of comprehension, analytical thinking and research skills in law;
To utilise the advancement of ICT in sharia legal research and the development of business opportunities in the field;
To utilise effective communication and to lead and engage in academic discourses;
To acquire interdisciplinary perspectives in addressing sharia legal issues;
To synthesise and promote Islamic, ethical and professional values in Sariah legal researches.
Programme Components
Duration for Doctor of Philosophy
| MODE OF
STUDY |
MIN | MAX |
| FULL TIME | 6 | 12 |
| PART TIME | 8 | 16 |