Faculty of Sharia & Law
Islamic jurisprudence alongside Somali and comparative law.
About the faculty
Islamic jurisprudence alongside Somali and comparative law.
The Faculty of Sharia & Law teaches 4 programmes through 3 departments, from certificate and diploma level to the bachelor's degree.
- Dean
- Sheikh Dr. Mohamed Isse Abdulle
- Departments
- 3
- Programmes
- 4
- Longest programme
- 3 years
Programmes
Programmes offered
| Programme | Award | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| BA Sharia | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| LLB Law | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| BA Islamic Studies | Bachelor's | 3 years |
| Diploma in Sharia & Law | Diploma | 2 years |
Departments
Academic departments
Each department has a head, its own lecturers and the courses it teaches.
Department of
Sharia
Department of
Law
Department of
Islamic Studies
Teaching
Recorded lessons, live sessions and a final-year project.
Courses combine a recorded lesson each week with one live Zoom session and assessed coursework. Bachelor's students finish with a project supervised by a lecturer in the department.
- A recorded lesson and one live session a week for every course
- Coursework, a midterm and a final examination
- An academic advisor from your own department
After graduation
Where graduates go.
Graduates of the Faculty of Sharia & Law work across Puntland and the wider region.
- Lawyer or legal adviser
- Judge or court officer
- Sharia compliance officer
- Teacher of Islamic studies
FAQ
Questions about the faculty
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Join the January 2027 intake.
Applications close on 15 December 2026.