University of Technology SydneyHandbook 2006

76005 Islamic Law1

6cp
Requisite(s): 60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.
There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: J Hussain

The aim of this subject is to provide an introduction to Islamic law in theory and its practice as implemented in the modern world. Topics covered include:

  • Jurisprudence – reviews the origins and development of Islamic law, current issues such as codification and modernisation, and application of these principles in modern Muslim countries such as Malaysia and Pakistan
  • Family law and inheritance – examines the rules regarding marriage and divorce, custody of children and maintenance, the importance of the extended family, and developments in family planning law
  • Commercial, property and banking law – reviews new developments in these fields and looks at the model of an Islamic bank. Intellectual Property law is also considered.
  • Criminal law and evidence – looks at the classification of crimes, prescribed and discretionary punishments and evidence required for conviction, and
  • Islam in Australia – gives an overview of the Muslim population in Australia today.

Footnote(s)

1. LLB students require a minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 per cent to undertake this subject, calculated as SUM (credit points x mark)/total credit points. This requirement may be reviewed in future. If a student enrols with a WAM of less than 65 per cent they will be withdrawn from the subject after the last date to add subjects and consequently will not be able to enrol in an alternative subject in that semester.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $1,021.25
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,310.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.