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LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution

Villa College

Male, Kaafu, Maldives

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LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution is a master's degree programme offered by Villa College in Male, Maldives. The programme runs for 1 year, delivered in a hybrid format. Tuition for international students is MVR 67,485 per total (MVR 67,485 per total for local students).

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Duration: 1 year
Delivery: Hybrid
Local tuition: MVR 67,485 / total
International tuition: MVR 67,485 / total

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Last checked October 2026 · Source: villacollege.edu.mv ·

Program details

Overview

This one-year LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution, run by Villa College's Faculty of Shariah and Law through a mix of on-campus and online study, builds dispute-resolution competency for legal practice and compliance roles. The course trains students in the skills needed to work as arbitrators, mediators and negotiation lawyers handling out-of-court settlements as well as litigation. Across three semesters, students cover research methods for law, public and international commercial law, negotiation and mediation, international economic law, corporate law and international dispute settlement, finishing with a dissertation. The course is taught through a mix of on-campus and online classes, with new cohorts admitted in January, May and September.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: General route: a related Bachelor's degree, or a related Graduate Diploma at Level 8. Alternative route: candidates aged 25 with a related Level 5 qualification and 7 years of relevant experience (at least 3.5 years post-qualification), or a related Level 6 qualification and 6 years of relevant experience (at least 3 years post-qualification), each alongside an MQA-approved Pre-Master's Programme.

Application Details

Start Date: January / May / September

About Villa College

Type: College
Control: Private
Founded: 2007
Students: 3,500
Programs: 29
Location: Male, Kaafu, Maldives
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Frequently asked questions

What degree does LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution award?

Villa College awards a Master's Degree on completion of this programme.

How long does LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution take?

The programme runs for 1 year.

How much does LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution cost?

Tuition for international students is MVR 67,485 per total (MVR 67,485 per total for local students).

Can LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution be studied online?

Partly — the programme uses a hybrid format combining online and on-campus study.

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