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20260412890The Master of Public Law program is one of the postgraduate programs at the Faculty of Law, King Abdulaziz University, under the supervision of the Department of Public Law. The program aims to prepare qualified graduates with distinguished knowledge and research skills in the field of public law, capable of enhancing the production of legal knowledge through supporting the publication of legal research and leading in community service.
A pioneering and distinguished program for scientifically researching , keeping pace with development requirements and aligning with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Preparing qualified graduates with outstanding cognitive and research skills in the field of public law, capable of addressing local and international problems and contributing to sustainable development and to preparing specialized scientific research to enrich and develop knowledge in a way that serves the community.
Last Modified Date: 08/07/2026 - 10:43 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWG 600 | Scientific Research Methods | 3 | – |
| Description | This course aims to develop the student's abilities in the fundamentals of scientific research, its methods and techniques, by introducing them to the stages of preparing scientific research and its tools, in addition to the fields and characteristics of research, and familiarizing them with formulating a comprehensive research plan and the mechanisms of documentation and scientific publication. | ||
| LAWG 610 | Administrative Law (Public Master) | 3 | – |
| Description | The course examines the organization and activities of the administrative authority in the state, with administrative decisions being a primary focus of public authority activities and will be studied in depth. | ||
| LAWG 620 | Islamic Criminal Law | 3 | – |
| Description | The Islamic Criminal Law course covers the theory of crime and the theory of punishment in Islamic law and law rules. The first section defines crime, identifies its types, and determines its general elements (legal, actus rues, and moral). The second section examines the offender, defining their role as a participant in the crime, whether as a direct perpetrator (principal participation) or an accomplice (indirect participation), depending on the actions committed. This section then addresses the offender's criminal responsibility for the alleged offense by examining whether they possessed the necessary legal capacity at the time of the crime (awareness and free will). It also explores the impediments to criminal responsibility that, under certain conditions, may result in the absence of criminal responsibility or the removal of the criminal nature of the act. The third and final section examines the theory of punishment, defining punishment, outlining its categories and types, and explaining the individualization of punishment, the grounds for mitigating or aggravating punishment, methods of implementing punishment, its suspension, its lapse, alternatives, and the consequences of its execution. | ||
| LAWG 611 | Constitutional Law (Public Master) | 3 | – |
| Description | The course covers constitutional rules in comparative countries, constitutional principles, and constitutional cases in all legal systems. | ||
| LAWG 630 | International Public Law (Public Master) | 3 | – |
| Description | This course aims to provide students with knowledge related to public international law, including its origins, sources, branches, and the rules governing its subjects. It also aims to deepen students' understanding of specific topics within this field, the problems facing the international community, and potential solutions. | ||
| LAWG 622 | Criminology and Punishment (Public Master) | 3 | LAWG 620 |
| Description | To delve into the study of the various factors that explain the criminal phenomenon, to study criminal penalties in their two forms (punishment and precautionary measures), penal systems and institutions, to identify scientific methods in implementing criminal penalties, and ways to improve methods of implementing criminal penalties and to propose appropriate solutions. | ||
| LAWG 623 | Contemporary Criminal Evidence Law | 3 | – |
| Description | Evidence is a crucial topic in criminal law, as it relates to the efforts exerted by competent authorities to ascertain the truth and explore the circumstances of a crime. Scientific and technological advancements have contributed to the emergence of new forms of crime that are difficult to prove using traditional methods. This has necessitated resorting to forensic evidence as a means of detecting and monitoring these crimes, regardless of their sophistication, development, or attempts to conceal their traces. The course on contemporary evidence covers modern forms of evidence, such as biological and psychological forensic evidence, including DNA fingerprinting, lie detectors, and hypnosis. It also addresses the role of forensic medicine and expert testimony. Furthermore, it examines modern technical and digital forensic evidence, as well as methods for obtaining such evidence and its admissibility in criminal proceedings. | ||
| LAWG 624 | Criminal Procedures Law | 3 | – |
| Description | The course on Criminal Procedure represents the procedural or formal aspect of criminal law in its relation to the criminal act. It primarily examines the general criminal case, the authorities competent to handle it, and the rights and freedoms of the individuals involved. This course focuses on the stages of the general criminal case and the procedures preceding its initiation. It covers crime detection procedures and the exceptional powers of law enforcement officers at this stage, as well as criminal investigation procedures and the decisions made by the Public Prosecution at its conclusion. It also examines the procedures of the general criminal case before the various levels of the criminal justice system, outlining the general rules of trial, the issuance of judgments, methods of appeal, and the process of obtaining finality. Furthermore, this course addresses the claims of victims and those harmed by the crime, clarifying their rights to file a claim and participate in the proceedings of the private criminal case. Finally, it addresses the rights of the accused, who enjoys the presumption of innocence throughout all stages of the proceedings, and the procedures that restrict their freedom and the conditions for such restrictions. | ||
| LAWG 612 | Administrative Procedures Law | 3 | – |
| Description | This course covers the general principles of administrative litigation in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in terms of definition, lawsuits, and enforcement of administrative judgments and decisions, with an in-depth look at urgent administrative disputes. | ||
| LAWG 613 | Arbitration in Administrative Contracts Litigations | 3 | LAWG 610 |
| Description | This course covers the general principles of arbitration, including its definition, types, and enforcement of arbitral judgments, with a focus on arbitration as one of the most important alternatives to administrative litigation in resolving disputes arising from administrative contracts. | ||
| LAWG 621 | International Criminal Law | 3 | – |
| Description | This course aims to provide students with knowledge related to international criminal law, including its origins, sources, and the elements upon which various international crimes are based. It also aims to familiarize students with the rules of international criminal responsibility for individuals or states and the grounds for exemption from such responsibility. Furthermore, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the administration of international criminal justice, particularly concerning the development of international criminal courts up to the establishment of the permanent International Criminal Court under the Rome Statute of 1998. The course also outlines the most important mechanisms for activating the administration of criminal justice in the field of international crimes, especially regarding the extradition and return of criminals. Finally, the course examines the procedural rules related to international criminal law and identifies the applicable law. | ||
| LAWG 640 | Human Rights Law | 3 | – |
| Description | The human rights course addresses key concepts related to human rights, including their definition, historical development, and major international human rights agreements, at the same time it is also studying them within the framework of Islamic law and Saudi regulations. The course also explores the mechanisms adopted by the Saudi system to address human rights issues in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It not only highlights the importance of human rights within Saudi legal frameworks but also examines the various mechanisms for establishing numerous oversight bodies that ensure the proper implementation of human rights in the Kingdom. | ||
| LAWG 650 | Environment Protection Law | 3 | LAWG 610 |
| Description | This course aims to equip students with legal knowledge related to environmental protection, enabling them to analyze national and international rules pertaining to environmental protection and develop their ability to reach appropriate judgments in environmental cases. It also aims to provide students with an understanding of the provisions of regional and international environmental treaties and programs, as well as the substantive and procedural rules governing environmental protection in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. | ||
| LAWG 660 | Tax Law | 3 | – |
| Description | This course provides an explanation and analysis of state finances—particularly its resources—as well as introducing the concepts of taxes and zakat, and the competent authority for collecting each. The course also reviews the most important tax rules and the difference between direct and indirect taxes, providing examples of each. Finally, it addresses tax disputes and how to resolve them. | ||
| LAWG 670 | Sports Law | 3 | – |
| Description | The course covers the rules and regulations of sports activities and the institutions responsible for them at various levels, as well as the regulatory rules that govern these institutions. It also covers the most important sports contracts and the legal obligations and implications related to them. | ||
| LAWP 604 | Civil Procedures Law | 3 | – |
| Description | The course includes a study of the judicial authority in the Saudi Arabia in terms of: stating the legal rules governing its activity, the formation of the courts and their jurisdiction. It covers some theories such as (the theory of litigation, the theory of dispute, and the theory of judgment) with depth and comparison. | ||
| LAWP 618 | International Private Law | 3 | – |
| Description | This module equips students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the principles and laws governing the private international system. - The Saudi Arabian residency and passport system. -It explains the areas of conflict of laws in the international jurisdictions. The alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in private international law. It clarifies the competent court with initial jurisdiction to hear the dispute and the state of enforcement. | ||
| LAWG 699 | Thesis | 10 | – |
| Description | This course describes the steps of writing a thesis according to the thesis preparation guide and the King Abdulaziz University thesis quality standards. It aims to develop graduate student’s writing skills. The course includes supervision and evaluation of all the essential elements of legal research: formulating the research question, defining objectives reviewing previous studies, selecting the appropriate methodology, analyzing data, presenting results, discussing findings, and drawing conclusions. | ||
