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76005 Islamic Law

6cp
Requisite(s): (60 credit points of completed study in C04148 Master of Law and Legal Practice OR (70110 Introduction to Law AND 76006 Public International Law))
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.

Fee information

2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,084.62
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.

2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,650.00

Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.

Subject EFTSL: 0.125

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.