Program Overview

Master of Public Law Program

Overview

The Master of Public Law program is an academic master's degree that aims to provide students with specialized knowledge in the field of public law. The program is designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to deal with contemporary legal issues and their modern applications.

Program Details

• Credit Hours: 42
• Duration: 2 years
• Language: Arabic
• Tuition Fees: Free (morning period) - Paid (evening period)
• Study Mode: Regular education
• Study Period: Morning period - Evening period
• Degree: Master's
• Admission Status: Available

About the Program

The Master of Public Law program is designed for holders of a bachelor's degree in law, regulations, rights, sharia, or judiciary. The program consists of four semesters and aims to:

1. Provide the Saudi job market with specialized competencies in the field of public law.
2. Create an educational environment that focuses on developing students' cognitive and practical skills.
3. Promote specialized legal research that aligns with legislative and judicial development in Saudi society and internationally.
4. Enable students to understand and apply specialized legal knowledge in the field of public law.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Public Law program can pursue careers in:

• Legal departments in government and private sectors
• Public prosecution
• Ministry of Justice
• Expert committees in the Council of Ministers and the Shura Council
• Large corporations
• Law firms and legal consulting
• Academic teaching

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for the Master of Public Law program, applicants must:

1. Hold a bachelor's degree in law, regulations, rights, sharia, or judiciary from a recognized university.
2. Have a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
3. Submit two academic recommendations from former professors.
4. Pass the graduate admission test.

The admission criteria are weighted as follows:

• 50% for the bachelor's degree GPA
• 50% for the graduate admission test

Additional Requirements

Applicants must also:

1. Submit a language proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, or STEP).
2. Pass the department's admission test.
3. Obtain approval from their employer (if applicable).