A- Revised Programs

I- Masters Programs:

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

A- For MAIS ( course based, research based), MA ALS (Course based), MEd

Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	2 years	4 years
Maximum period	4 years	6 years

 

B- For MA ALS (Research based) and MSc PIC

Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	2 years	3.5 years*
Maximum period	4 years	5.5 years*

* It is mandatory for these streams students to enroll as a Full time student for the Research Methodology course

II- Bridge Diplomas (PGCE)

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

	Full time registration
Minimum period	1 year
Maximum period	2 years

 

III- Undergraduate Programs (BA, BSc, BBA, B. Ed., LLB)

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	4 years	6 years
Maximum period	6 years	9 years

 

IV- Diploma Programs

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	2 years	4 years
Maximum period	4 years	6 years

 

V- Higher Certificate Programs

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1 year	2 years
Maximum period	2 years	4 years

 

VI- Non Degree Purpose Programs (BMAIS and BM ALS)

	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1.5 years	3 years
Maximum period	3 years	6 years

 

Full-time study permits the student to register for modules totalling a maximum of 60 credits (600 notional hours)per semester.

Part-time study permits the student to register for modules totalling a maximum of 40 credits (400 notional hours) per semester.

Students are required to choose the registration plan after receiving the admission confirmation email. The fee is charged according to the registration plan opted by the students.

All students are advised to choose between a part time or full time registration plan after taking into account other responsibilities. You may, however, request to switch the registration plan from full-time to part-time or vice versa in the event of legitimate circumstances from the Registration Plan Change portal . Please note that the study duration will be recalculated if the change in the registration plan request is approved by the admin.

Note: Should a student be unable to study during a specific semester, then he/she may apply to the Registrar’s Office to place the studies in abeyance for a period not exceeding 12 consecutive months. The abeyance period will not be considered as part of the maximum duration permitted for the completion of the program.

 

B- Pre Spring 2024 Postgraduate Programs

i – Master of Arts in Islamic Studies curr F2015

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Accelerated Plan	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1.5 years	2 years	4 years
Maximum period	6 years

 

i – Bridge Diplomas (BMAIS and BM ARB)

a-Bridge to MAIS

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Accelerated Plan	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1 year	1.5 years	3 years
Maximum period	4.5 years

 

b-Bridge to MA ARB

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1 year	2 years
Maximum period	4 years

 

c- Pre- Fall 2021 Undergraduate Programs (BA, BSc, BBA, B. Ed.)

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Accelerated Plan	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	3 years	4 years	8 years
Maximum period	12 years

 

C- Associate Degree

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Accelerated Plan	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1.5 years	2 years	4 years
Maximum period	6 years

 

D- Certificate Programs

The qualification shall extend over the period as reflected below in accordance with the registration type:

Registration Type	Full time registration	Part- time Registration
Minimum period	1 years	2 years
Maximum period	3 years

 

Accelerated plan allows students to enroll in 7 to 9 courses per semester with exception to BSc PSY curr F2018 where students can enroll in 6 to 7 courses.

Full time study allows students to enroll in 4 to 6 courses per semester with exception to BSc PSY curr F2018 where students can enroll in 4 to 5 courses.

Full time study allows students to enroll in 1 to 3 courses per semester.

Students can choose their registration plan every semester at the time of payment. However students are encouraged to stick to one registration plan to ensure steady progress.

Note: Should a student (enrolled under B to D programs) be unable to study during a specific semester, then he/she may apply to the Registrar’s Office to place the studies in abeyance for a period not exceeding 24 consecutive months. The abeyance period will not be considered as part of the maximum duration permitted for the completion of the program.

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