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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
The following table outlines the program's optional requirements.
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | ||
