PhD in Law - Public Law Track — study plan

Credit hours: 60
Levels: 7
Courses: 19
Degree: phd

The PhD in Law - Public Law Track study plan at Qatar University is an accredited phd programme spanning about 4 years (7 academic levels), requiring 60 credit hours across 19 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Year 1 - First Semester (Fall) 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
PULW 800	Legal Research Skills	3
LAWD 802	Public Economic Law	3

Year 1 - Second Semester (Spring) 6 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAWD 801	Comparative Legal Systems	3
	Comprehensive Exam	0
	Elective Course from the Public Law Pool Elective	3

Year 2 - Third Semester (Fall) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Doctoral Dissertation	12
	Candidacy Exam	0

Year 2 - Fourth Semester (Spring) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Doctoral Dissertation	12

Year 3 - Fifth Semester (Fall) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Doctoral Dissertation	12

Year 3 - Sixth Semester (Spring) 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
	Doctoral Dissertation	12
	Dissertation Defense Exam	0

Public Law Track Elective Pool 24 credits

Code	Course	Credits
LAWD 805	Information Technology Crimes Elective	3
LAWD 806	Law of International Organizations Elective	3
PULW 811	Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Elective	3
PULW 812	Administrative Contracts Elective	3
PULW 813	Cyber Crimes Elective	3
PULW 814	Cross-Border Organized Crimes Elective	3
PULW 815	The Law of International Responsibility Elective	3
PULW 816	Peaceful Settlement of Inter-State Disputes Elective	3

This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source

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Frequently asked questions about PhD in Law - Public Law Track

How many credit hours is PhD in Law - Public Law Track at Qatar University?

PhD in Law - Public Law Track at Qatar University requires completing 60 credit hours to graduate, spread across 19 courses.

How many years is PhD in Law - Public Law Track at Qatar University?

The study plan for PhD in Law - Public Law Track spans about 4 years (7 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does PhD in Law - Public Law Track award?

PhD in Law - Public Law Track at Qatar University awards a PhD degree after completing 60 credit hours.