Program Overview

Introduction to the Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law Program

The College of Law at Sharjah University aims to achieve three dimensions through the Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law program: knowledge, specialization, and research in the field of legal studies. The program focuses on following the latest comparative legal systems and utilizing new knowledge and skills in the legal field.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law program are:

1. To establish a strong scientific and legal foundation for students in the field of private law.
2. To develop advanced thinking and specialization skills for students.
3. To enable students to conduct comparative legal research in the field of private law, enriching legal knowledge.
4. To instill a spirit of innovation and continuous knowledge development in students.

Program Requirements

To obtain a Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law degree, students must:

• Complete 60 credited hours, distributed as follows:
  • 12 hours of compulsory shared courses.
  • 9 hours of specialized elective courses.
  • 39 hours for the dissertation.
• Pass a comprehensive knowledge exam.
• Prepare and defend a dissertation proposal.
• Complete and defend the dissertation.

Compulsory Shared Courses

The compulsory shared courses are:

• Research Methods and Methodologies (3 hours)
• Comparative Legal Systems (3 hours)
• Legal Study in a Foreign Language (3 hours)
• Research Seminar (3 hours)

Specialized Elective Courses

For students specializing in Private Law, the elective courses are:

• Civil Law (3 hours)
• Commercial Law (3 hours)
• Islamic Law (3 hours)
• Private International Law (3 hours)
• Civil Procedure Law (3 hours)

Dissertation

The dissertation is worth 39 hours and is completed over four semesters. Students must:

• Pass a comprehensive exam with a minimum grade of 80%.
• Prepare and defend a dissertation proposal.
• Complete and defend the dissertation under the supervision of a faculty member.

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements for the program can be found on the university's website.

Course Descriptions

Compulsory Shared Courses

• Research Methods and Methodologies: A deep study of old and new research methods, their applications in legal studies, and research skills.
• Comparative Legal Systems: A study of different legal systems, their origins, philosophies, and characteristics.
• Legal Study in a Foreign Language: A study of various legal topics in a foreign language.
• Research Seminar: Students prepare and present research papers on legal topics under the supervision of a faculty member.

Specialized Elective Courses

• Civil Law: A study of civil law topics with a focus on new developments.
• Commercial Law: A study of commercial law topics with a focus on new developments.
• Islamic Law: A study of Islamic law topics with a focus on new developments.
• Private International Law: A study of private international law topics with a focus on new developments.
• Civil Procedure Law: A study of civil procedure law topics with a focus on new developments.

Conclusion

The Doctor of Philosophy in Private Law program at Sharjah University is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field of private law. The program aims to produce graduates who can contribute to the development of legal knowledge and practice in the UAE and internationally.