Villa College Degree Programs

VILLA COLLEGE
VILLA COLLEGE
DIPLOMA AND DEGREE

PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Managment with Marketing
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Arts Tourism Management
Bachelor of International Business / Intercultural Studies
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Bachelor of Teaching Mathematics
Bachelor of Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Bachelor of Shariah with Honours
Advanced Diploma in Teaching Mathematics
Advanced Diploma in Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Primary Teaching
Diploma in Teaching Islamic Studies
Diploma in Teaching Dhivehi Language
Diploma in Computing
Diploma In Multimedia Technology
Diploma in Common Law
Diploma in Shariah
MASTERS DEGREE
ACADEMIC
PATHWAY
POSTGRADUATE
CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA
BACHELORS degree
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
DILPLOMA
A Levels or
Equivalent
VILLA COLLEGE
DEGREE FOUNDATION /
CERTIFICATE 4
O Levels or
Equivalent
VILLA COLLEGE
CERTIFICATE 3
Gr. 7 or
Equivalent
VILLA COLLEGE
VILLA COLLEGE
BUSINESS & TOURISM

PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management with Marketing
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
Bachelor of Arts Tourism Management
Bachelor International Business / Intercultural Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)

Accounting and Finance
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance programme seeks to provide a foundation for lifelong learning with a strong emphasis on the
development of appropriate knowledge, skills and professional values essential to the exercise of an accounting and nance
specialism, whether in industry or public practice. It has been designed to provide a thorough grounding in nancial reporting,
management accounting and corporate nance. It aims to develop technically competent, broad based individuals who think and
communicate effectively and who have the basis for conducting inquiry, carrying out problem solving and undertaking critical analysis
in a constantly changing business context.
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance carries high levels of accreditation with professional bodies in accounting and nance and
prepares students for successful careers in the nancial industries. There is a particular focus on professional accounting skills and
attributes and corporate nancial decision making. Engagement with a real world applied context is key to success and underpinned
with social responsibility and ethical standards which are embedded in core studies. Graduates are able to demonstrate excellent
technical competence, the capacity to critically evaluate complex information and the skills to apply their knowledge in resolving
challenging business and nancial problems.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
Year 3
1. Fundamentals of Accounting 1
2. Economic Principles in a
Contemporary Context
3. Becoming an Accounting and
Finance Professional
4. Fundamentals of Accounting 2
5. Statistics and Data Management
6. Academic Skills for Accounting and
Finance Students
1. Advanced Management Accounting

2. Financial Management
3. Corporate Reporting Theory and
Practice
4. Accounting in Context
5. Credit Risk Analysis and Management
6. Auditing
7. International Financial Management
Year 2
1. Financial Accounting and Reporting
2. Corporate Finance
3. Management Accounting and
Financial Decision Making
4. Principles of Taxation
5. Business Law
6. Governance and Accountability
ENTRY CRITERIA
2 passes E or above at GCE ALevel
& 2 passes C or above at GCE
OLevel / SSC; OR Diploma in a
relevant eld & 2 passes C or above
at GCE OLevel / SSC; Or relevant
Foundation (Villa College)
Certicate awarded by:
A Diploma will be awarded

upon completion of the
rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
(Payable in 8 installments)
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7

Business and Management
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The BA (Hons) Business and Management offers students a current and integrated business education covering the main disciplines
and operational areas of business. The curriculum aims to challenge students in their ways of thinking, behaving, learning, and
issues of ethics & ethical decision making, sustainability and global citizenship are embedded throughout. The programme actively
seeks input from the external environment and student learning is grounded in the external context wherever appropriate through, e.g.
external speakers; assessments that require students' opportunities to test out concepts in practice and reections on own experience
of organisations. In addition, all students are encouraged by the curriculum into actively pursuing work experience of some sort i.e. via
placement, internship, or volunteering. Student achievement is supported by a clear personal development strand of transferable
skills and 'brain habits' over all three levels that facilitates the transition into Higher Education and which underpins employability and
lifelong learning.
COURSE STRUCTURE

rst year
Year 1
Year 3
1. Meeting the Management Challenge

2. Understanding Business and Financial
Information
3. Understanding the Business and
Economic Environment
4. Understanding Organisations and
People
5. Understanding the Principles of
Marketing
6. Engaging in Critical Business Enquiry
1. Work Based Enquiry OR

Critical Business Enquiry Project OR
Enterprise Project OR
Applied Business Project OR
Business Project
2. Strategic Management
3. Managing Organisational and Individual
Change
4. Any THREE electives from the following
- Events and Festivals Management

- Interactive and Digital Marketing
1. Managing People
- Project Management
2. Accounting Information for Business
- Organisational Leadership
3. International Business
- Human Resource Development and
4. Methods of Enquiry
Knowledge Management
5. Managing Business Processes
- International Human Resource Management
6. International Trade and Multinational Business OR - Entrepreneurship: Ideas and Practice
Entrepreneurship and Small Business OR
- Public Relations
Digital Business Management OR
- International Business in the
Credit Management: Theory and Practice
Emerging Markets
Year 2
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7

Business and Human Resource Management
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management offers students a current and integrated business education covering
the main disciplines and operational areas of business, with a specic focus on the function and discipline of Human Resource
Management. The curriculum aims to challenge students in their ways of thinking, behaving, learning, and issues of ethics & ethical
decision making, sustainability and global citizenship are embedded throughout. The programme actively seeks input from the
external environment and student learning is grounded in the external context wherever appropriate through, e.g. external speakers;
assessments that require students' opportunities to test out concepts in practice and reections on own experience of organisations.
In addition, all students are encouraged by the curriculum into actively pursuing work experience of some sort i.e. via placement,
internship, or volunteering. Student achievement is supported by a clear personal development strand to the programme that is
designed to develop transferable skills and 'brain habits' and that facilitates the transition into Higher Education and underpins
employability and lifelong learning.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
Year 3

Information
4. Understanding Organisations and
People
5. Understanding the Principles of
Marketing
1. Work Based Enquiry OR

Business Project
3. International Human Resource Management
Change
5. Strategic Human Resource Management
6. Human Resource Development and
Knowledge Management
Year 2
1. Managing People
2. Accounting Information for Business
3. Employment Relations
6. Law and Equality at Work
ENTRY CRITERIA

rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7

Business Management with Marketing
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing offers students a current and integrated business education covering the
main disciplines and operational areas of business as well as marketing. The B.A. (Honours) Business Management with Marketing
has been designed to combine a comprehensive business education with the opportunity to specialise in the eld of Marketing. The
Business with Marketing degree offers a chance to study both business and specialist marketing modules covering a wide range of
perspectives, principles, practices and contemporary issues.
As the programme progresses, learning and skills developed through the study of business modules are applied to a wide range of
Marketing issues. Students also have the opportunity to specialise and focus on a variety of aspects of Marketing issues and debates
though their specialist pathway. By the nal year, students are equipped through both their rst two years of study (this is further
enhanced by the opportunity to complete a work placement) to undertake both integrative and specialist subjects, and to complete an
independent research-based piece of work in their specialist pathway, marketing. The philosophy of the programme is underpinned by
a commitment to developing students as independent autonomous learners. One of the award's attractions is that students are able to
specialise in Marketing within a broad-based business degree. This provides them with exibility of opportunity on successful
completion of their degree to either pursue a career in Marketing or to use their in-depth knowledge of Marketing within a broader
business eld.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
Year 3

Information
5. Understanding Organisations and People
6. Understanding the Principles of Marketing
for Marketing and Events
1. Work Based Enquiry Project OR

Business Project
Change
4. Marketing Services
Year 2
1. Managing People
(Marketing, Events and Tourism)
2. Financial Aspects of Marketing,
Events and Tourism
3. Applied Marketing Practice
6. Integrated Marketing Communications
ENTRY CRITERIA
5. Any TWO electives from the following

- Interactive and Digital Marketing
- Brand Management
- Public Relations
- Events and Festivals Management

rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7

Business Management with Marketing
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The Programme aims to address the needs of large and medium businesses that operates internationally by addressing
internationalisation of production, consumers and integration of world economy. The content of the programme covers both the
production and service based industries for more rigor. upon successful completion of the programme students are employed in
number of key positions in international companies such as
International business developers

International marketers
International product portfolio executives
Senior managers of large international companies
Accountants in international companies
Corporate developers of international companies
Business executives in administration, marketing and nance.
The objective of the programme is on developing a more hands-on approach towards the methodological Knowledge of business and
international features.
COURSE STRUCTURE
BASIC STUDIES
Semester 1 & 2
BASIC STUDIES
Semester 3 & 4
1. Business Administration
2. Business Law
3. Scientic Investigation
4. Economics
5. International Business
6. Business English & Arabic Language
7. Electives : Spanish
French OR
German OR
Skill Development
2. Marketing Cases
3. International Economics
4. Inter cultural Business Communication
5. Selection of Major and Minor Sustainable
Tourism
6. Advanced Business Administration
8. Elective : Rhetoric Or
Language
INTERNSHIP
Semester 5
1 .Business Simulations
2. Business Seminar
3. Arabic and Inter cultural Studies
4. Futher Languages
Electives: Rhetoric II OR
Language II
Bachelors Thesis
Industry Placement
ENTRY CRITERIA
ADVANCED STUDIES
Semester 6 & 7
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
(Payable in installments)
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7
Bachelor of Arts
Tourism Management
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This programme is targeted to students who wish to work in Tourism industry as qualified specialists in different areas. The
programme aims at individuals who would like to work in tourism organisations and also wish to acquire skills and knowledge of
management in an international context
Career options
Students can work in various managerial posts in a tourism organisation ranging
> Organisation and Planning
> Information Technology
> Management
> Marketing
> Human Resource Management
> Accounting
Since tourism industry suffer from lack of trained professional several career advancement opportunities are available.
COURSE STRUCTURE
BASIC STUDIES
Semester 1 & 2
BASIC STUDIES
Semester 3 & 4
1. Business Administration
2. Business Law
3. Scientic Investigation
4. Economics
5. Basic of Tourism Management
6. Business English & Terminology
7. Electives : Further Business
Language OR
Skill Development
1. Case Studies
2. Tourism Management
3. Hospitality & Leadership
4. Tourism Marketing
5. Sustainable Tourism
6. Advanced Business Administration
8. Elective : Rhetoric Or
Language
INTERNSHIP
Semester 5
ADVANCED STUDIES
Semester 6 & 7
Industry Placement
1 .Business Simulations
2. Business Seminar
3. Tourism Project &
4. Tourism Seminar
Electives: Rhetoric II OR
Language II
Bachelors Thesis
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 39,500 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7
VILLA COLLEGE
VILLA COLLEGE
COMPUTER SCIENCE
& INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Business Information Technology
Diploma in Computing
Diploma In Multimedia Technology
Bachelor of Science in
Information
Computer
Science
Technology (Hons)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Bsc in Computer Science is an exciting and rapidly developing subject that offers excellent employment prospects and well-paid
careers. This program focuses on algorithms, software development and the underlying theory of computation. You will study
computational approaches in science and engineering and information processing applications in industry and commerce. This
program offers you a balanced blend of theory and practice, covering a wide range of topics, including computer systems and design,
databases, computer architecture, security and cloud computing. This program is delivered by a qualied pool of lecturers who have
attained at least a Doctoral Degree or Masters Degree in their respective discipline.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
1. Information Systems Development
2. Professional and Communication Skills
3. Computer Networks and Communication Systems
4. Islamic Studies
5. Data Analysis and Modelling
6. Maldivian Culture and Language
7. Computer Programming
8. E- Business and E-Commerce
Year 2
1. Object Oriented Programming
2. Advanced Networking
3. Computer Organisation and Architecture
4. Operating Systems
5. Database Engineering
6. Software Design and Implementation
7. Discrete Mathematics
8. Web Programming
Year 3
1. Mobile Application Development
2. Software Engineering
3. Network and Cloud Security
4. Cryptography
5. Ethics in Computing
6. Internet Computing
7. Final Year Project
ENTRY CRITERIA
VILLA COLLEGE
2 passes E or above at GCE A-Level and 2

passes C or above at GCE O-Level / SSC;
OR Diploma in a relevant eld and 2 passes
C or above at GCE O-Level / SSC; OR
Villa College foundation or equivalent
qualication, a relevant professional
qualication of equivalent standard. If you
have no formal qualications but have
professional business or industrial experience,
we will consider your application on its merit.

rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7
Bachelor of Science in
Information
Business
Information
Technology
Technology
(Hons)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Bsc in Business Information Technology is a modern course that brings together two key aspects, that is, the link between Information
Technology and the business environment. This program gives you the skills you need for the practical application of computing to
areas typically found in industry. This degree is designed for those wishing to become information technology practitioners in a
business environment. The program equips graduates with both business management skills and skills in information technology.
This program is delivered by a qualied pool of lecturers who have attained at least a Doctoral Degree or Masters Degree in their
respective discipline.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
3. Computer Networks and Communication Systems
4. Islamic Studies
8. E- Business and E-Commerce
Year 2
1. Business Innovation with digital technology
2. Project Management
3. Business Modelling for Enterprise System
4. Business Analytics
5. Knowledge Management
6. Marketing Strategy
7. Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Skills
8. Development Frameworks and Methods
Year 3
1. Principles of Security
2. Business and Information Strategy
3. Web Technologies
4. People and Computing
5. Ethics in Computing
6. Research Methodology
7. Final Year Project
ENTRY CRITERIA
VILLA COLLEGE


rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7
Diploma in
Computing
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Diploma in Computing provides a common rst year for BSc in Business Information Technology and BSc in Computer Science.
These are modern programmes which link computing to actual business environments. A strong emphasis is put on developing a
strong computing foundation along with theoretical concepts and practical application of computing to areas typically found in
industry.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
3. Computer Networks and Communication System
4. Islamic Studies
8. E-Business and E-Commerce
ENTRY CRITERIA
VILLA COLLEGE

COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
Level 5
Diploma in
Multimedia Technology
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This is an intensive program focused on equipping the students for the industry. This course is aimed at laying a strong
foundation in Visual Communication, Advertising, Graphic Design, Photography and a specialization: 3D Animation or Visual
Effects. The abundant practical training and focused approach allows students to produce a strong, specialized demo reel in the
form of a mini-project at the end of the program; and graduate with the essential skills to seek employment in the industry.
After establishing a solid foundation, students will choose an area of specialization: in either 3D Animation or Visual Effects where
they will learn in-depth production skills based on the actual industry pipeline and workow.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. Technical Communication in the Work Place
2. Introduction to Visual Communication
3. Multimedia Advertising
4. Graphic Design
5. Digital Photography
6. 3D Animation I OR
Composting I
7. Maldivian Culture and Language in Time
8. 3D Animation II OR
Composting II
9. Mini Project
ENTRY CRITERIA
VILLA COLLEGE

COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
Level 5
VILLA COLLEGE
VILLA COLLEGE
EDUCATION AND TEACHING

PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Teaching Mathematics
Bachelor of Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary)
Advanced Diploma in Teaching Mathematics
Advanced Diploma in Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
Diploma in Early Childhood Education
Diploma in Primary Teaching
Diploma in Teaching Islamic Studies
Diploma in Teaching Dhivehi Language
Bachelor of
Teaching Mathematics
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This program provides content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge to teach various topics in
mathematics for secondary and higher secondary school. This include discussions on concepts, appropriate learning theories,
use of approaches, strategies, and use of appropriate media for teaching such as use of manipulative techniques, teaching aids,
information technology, games and others. Techniques to develop higher order thinking skills and communication skills will be
included when teaching the various topics of mathematics.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
1. Maldivian Culture & Language in Time
2. Educational Psychology
3. ICT Skills for Teaching & Learning
4. Teaching & Learning Strategies
5. English Language for Teachers
6. Introduction to Algebra
7. Algebra, Trigonometry and Function
8. Introduction to Calculus
Year 2
1. Islamic Studies
2. Curriculum Studies
3. Educational Sociology
4. Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation
5. Introductory Statistics
6. Calculus & Linear Algebra
7. Mathematics Teaching I
8. School Experience I
Year 3
Advanced Calculus
Advanced Linear Algebra
Introductory Mechanics
Mathematics Teaching II
Advanced Mechanics
Advanced Statistics
School Experience II
ENTRY CRITERIA
An advanced diploma will be

awarded upon completion of
the second year
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 7
Bachelor of
Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This program is designed to prepare professional teachers, researchers and curriculum developers in the area of teaching
English as a foreign/second language. The programme incorporates and models communicative language teaching and
promotes reflective model of teaching that pays attention to student diversity.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
3. ICT Skills for Teaching and Learning
4. Teaching and Learning Strategies
7. Introduction to Linguistics
8. Phonetics and Phonology
9. Morphology and Syntax
Year 2
1. Islamic Studies
5. Introduction to ELT
6. Introduction to Sociolinguistics
7. Methodology in Language Teaching I
Year 3
1. Second Language Acquisition and Learning
2. Semantics, Discourse and Pragmatics
3. Structure of English Language
4. Teaching Language through Literature
5. Methodology in Language Teaching II
6. Linking Theory and Practice in Language Classroom
7. Special Project in Linguistics
8. School Experience II
ENTRY CRITERIA
An advanced diploma will be

awarded upon completion of
the second year
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 7
Bachelor of
Early Childhood Education
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates for pre-schools and early childhood institutes to satisfy the country's demand
for qualified and trained early childhood teachers. The programme is designed to develop participants' knowledge, skills,
capabilities and attitudes in early childhood teaching.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1.Islamic Studies
17.Introduction to Art and Craft
2.Introduction to Early Childhood Education
18.Planning and Administering Early
3.Early Childhood Education Curriculum
Childhood Programmes
4.Cognitive Development
19.Play in Early Childhood Education
5.Dhivehi Language
20.Safety, Health and Nutrition in Early
6.Mathematics in Early Childhood

7.EducationLanguage and Literacy for
Early Childhood
8.Science in Early Childhood Education
9.Maldivian Studies
10.Teaching Practicum 1
11.English for Written Communication
12.Teaching English to Young Learners
13.Child Psychology
14.Information Technology in Education
Childhood Education
21.Inclusive Early Childhood Education
22.Creative Movement and Physical
Development
23.Assessment in Early Childhood
Programmes
24.Quality Environment in Early
Childhood Education
25.Social Skills and Moral Development of
Young Children
15.English for Oral Communication
26.Research Methodology
16.Family and Community Relations in Early
27.Action Research in Education
Childhood Education
28.Childhood Literature 1: International

Folktale
29. Teaching Practicum 2

rst year
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
(Payable 6 in installments)
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 7
Bachelor of
Teaching (Primary)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) aims to develop reflective primary teachers who are adept to the key learning areas of the
Maldives National Curriculum; motivated and capable of inculcating values and competencies specified in the national primary
curriculum.
This programme prepares graduates to teach and implement the new national curriculum in primary grades. The main focus is on
developing practitioners to provide value based education combined with enduring skills and competencies outlined in the
national curriculum which are also in alignment with 21st century skills. Paramount importance is given to widen graduates
knowledge and skills in English, Mathematics and Science. The programme provides extensive and professional experience
opportunities through strong teaching practicum components. It embeds inquiry based reflective practices to prepare teachers for
environments where there is a degree of unpredictability.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. English for Primary Teaching
22. Teaching Clinics
2. Principles and Practices of Science
23. English 2
Education
24. Algebra and Trigonometry
3. Mathematics Education 1
25. Social Science
26. Inclusivity in Education
5. Assessment and Evaluation in Primary
27. Text Construction, Pedagogy
6. Health and Physical Education
and Process
7. Introduction to Art and Craft
8. Islamic Religious Education
29. Integrated Science 2
9. Dhivehi Language
10. Maldivian Studies

12. English 1
13. Introductory Algebra
15. Introduction to Guidance and Counseling
17. Reading, Process and Pedagogy
19. Integrated Science 1
20. Curriculum Studies and Classroom Practice
21. Sociology of Education
ENTRY CRITERIA

rst year
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
Alternative Entry
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
20 years old AND 1 pass in a Lower

Secondary School Exam and 1 year
work experience
Level 7
Advance Diploma in
Teaching Mathematics
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This level 6 Advanced Diploma in Teaching Mathematics provides content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and pedagogical
content knowledge to teach various topics in mathematics for secondary school. This include discussions on concepts, appropriate
learning theories, use of approaches, strategies, and use of appropriate media for teaching such as use of manipulative techniques,
teaching aids, information technology, games and others. Techniques to develop higher order thinking skills and communication skills
will be included when teaching the various topics of mathematics.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
3. ICT Skills for Teaching & Learning
4. Teaching & Learning Strategies
6. Introduction to Algebra
7. Algebra, Trigonometry and Function
8. Introduction to Calculus
Year 2
1. Islamic Studies
5. Introductory Statistics
6. Calculus & Linear Algebra
7. Mathematics Teaching I
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
2 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 6
Advance Diploma in
Teaching (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This level 6 Advanced Diploma in Teaching (TESOL) is designed to prepare secondary teachers in the area of teaching English
as a foreign/second language. The programme incorporates and models communicative language teaching and promotes
reflective model of teaching that pays attention to student diversity.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
6. Introduction to Linguistics
7. Phonetics and Phonology
8. Morphology and Syntax
Year 2
1. Islamic Studies
5. Introduction to ELT
6. Introduction to Sociolinguistics
7. Methodology in Language Teaching I
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
2 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 6
Diploma in
Primary Teaching
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Diploma in Primary Teaching aims to develop reective primary teachers who are adept to the key learning areas of the Maldives
National Curriculum; motivated and capable of inculcating values and competencies specied in the national primary curriculum. The
programme is designed to develop participants' knowledge, skills, capabilities and attitudes in primary teaching and advance them to
the second year of the degree programme.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. English for Primary Teaching
2. Principles and Practices of Science Education
3. Mathematics for Primary Teaching
4. Assessment and Evaluation in Primary
5. Health and Physical Education
6. Introduction to Art and Craft
7. Islamic Religious Education
8. Dhivehi Language
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
Diploma in
Early Childhood Education
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The aim of this programme is to produce graduates for pre-schools and early childhood institutes to satisfy the country's demand for
qualied and trained early childhood teachers. The programme is designed to develop participants' knowledge, skills, capabilities and
attitudes in early childhood teaching.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. Islamic Studies
2. Introduction to Early Childhood Education
3. Early Childhood Education Curriculum
4. Cognitive Development
5. Mathematics in Early Childhood Education
6. Language and Literacy for Early Childhood
7. Science in Early Childhood Education
8. Assessment in Early Childhood Programmes
9. Dhivehi Language
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
Diploma in
Teaching Islamic Studies

COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
2. Assessment And Evaluation
3. Teaching And Learning Strategies
4. Maldivian Language And Culture In Time
5. Biography Of The Prophet 1Prophet's Tradition (General Hadith 01)
6. Islamic Credo 01Islamic Jurisprudence 01 (Fiqh 01)
7. Teaching Practicum
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
Diploma in
Teaching Dhivehi Language

COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
2. Assessment And Evaluation
3. Teaching And Learning Strategies
4. Maldivian Language And Culture In Time
5. Introduction To Linguistics
6. Dhivehi Language 1
7. Dhivehi Language 2
8. Public Speaking
9. Teaching Practicum
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
VILLA COLLEGE
VILLA COLLEGE
SHARIAH & LAW

PROGRAMMES
Bachelor of Shariah with Honours
Bachelor of Law (LLB)
Diploma in Shariah
Bachelor of
Shariah with Honours
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This programme is to prepare students with scholarly knowledge of Shariah and law to satisfy the country's need for qualified
Islamic scholars and layers to serve for a moderate muslim society. The programme is designed to develop students with
knowledge, skills, and capabilities in Shariah and law.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. Islamic Jurisprudence 01 (Fiqh 01)
2. Foundation and Methodology of da'wah
16. Islamic Family Law
(Usul Da'wah 01)

3. Islamic History and Civilization
(Tarikh Islami 01)
17. Constitutional Law

18. Science in the Holy Quran and Sunnah
19. History of Islamic Legislation
4. Introduction to Hadith Terminology
20. Criminal Law 1
5. Introduction to Islamic Economic system
21. Islamic Judiciary
6. Introduction to International Relation in Islam

7. Maldivian Legal System
8. Computer Science / ICT skills for Gorkplace
22. Islamic Legal Maxims

23. Criminal Law 2
24. Science of Islamic Legitimacy Policy
9. Al-qur'an Interpretation (General Tafsir 02)

25. Islamic Law of Inheritance (Al-Faraa'id)
10. Law of Tort
11. Prophet's Tradition (General Hadith 02)
12. Islamic Credo 02
13. Law of Contract
27. Land Law

28. Human Rights in Islam
14. Foundation of Islamic Jurisprudence
29. Contemporary Islamic World
(Usul Fiqh 02)
30. Law of Trust
ENTRY CRITERIA
26. Research Methods
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 8
Bachelor of
LOWS (LLB)
PROGRAMME DETAILS
A University of London degree awarded to a student through the University of London International Programmes carries the same
standard as of a University of London degree awarded through a University of London campus. Although there is a difference in
the study experience, the University makes no distinction in the standard of the award that International
Programmes students gain.
University of London International Programmes is an ideal way of achieving a prestigious degree without bearing the
accommodation and tuition fee costs that are normally associated with studying for a degree at a University of London campus.
Many leading lawyers, judges and barristers worldwide have a University of London LLB.
COURSE STRUCTURE
INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION
(4 subjets)
1. Common Law Reasoning and Institutions
2. Criminal Law
3. Elements of the Law of Contract
4. Public Law
FINALS PART I
(4 Subjects)
At least two compulsory nal subjects and no
more than two optional Finals subjects from the
list below
FINALS PART II
(4 Subjects)
Any remaining compulsory Finals subjects not
already taken, plus optional Finals subjects to
make up four subjects from the list below
ENTRY CRITERIA

UNIVERSITY
OF LONDON
COMPULSORY FINALS SUBJECTS

1. Land Law
2. Law of Torts
3. Law of Trusts
4. Jurisprudence and Legal Theory
OPTIONAL FINALS SUBJECTS

Villa College will offer the modules depending
on the number of students. Available choices
will be communicated to the students during
the course
1. Administrative Law
2. Civil and Criminal Law
3. Company Law
4. Criminology
5. EU Law
6. Evidence
7. Family Law
8. History of English Law
9. International Protection and Human Rights
10. Introduction of Islamic Law
11. Labour Law
COURSE FEE
MVR 75,000 per year
DURATION
3 Years
MNQF LEVEL
Level 7
Diploma in
Shariah
PROGRAMME DETAILS
This programme is to prepare students with scholarly knowledge of Shariah to provide a strong first year towards completion of
Bachelor of Shariah. With a strong foundation of knowledge, skills and capabilities embedded within it, the programme paves way
for the students to complete a degree in the area of shariah and law to either practice as a lawyer or as an Islamic scholar.
COURSE STRUCTURE
COURSE MODULES
1. Al-Qur'an Interpretation (General Tafsir 01)
2. Prophet's Tradition (General Hadith 01)
3. Islamic Credo 1
4. Foundation Of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul Fiqh 01)
5. Biography Of The Prophet 1
7. Foundation And Methodology Of Da'wah (Usul Da'wah 01)
8. Islamic History And Civilization (Tarikh Islami 01)
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
Diploma in
Common Law
PROGRAMME DETAILS
The Diploma in the Common Law is a qualification in its own right, designed to offer flexibility of course choice for students who
are eligible for admission to the LLB but who do not wish to register for the full degree. It may be the correct choice for those who
already have a first degree in law from another legal system but who want to acquire some knowledge of the English common
law system.
COURSE STRUCTURE
ONE compulsory Course
1. Common law reasoning and institutions (Intermediate course)
Plus THREE optional courses chosen from the following:

1. Criminal law (Intermediate course)
2. Public law (Intermediate course)
3. Elements of the law of contract (Intermediate course)
4. Law of tort
5. Law of trusts (co/prerequisite 'Land law')
6. Land law
7. Jurisprudence and legal theory
8. Administrative law
9. Commercial law (co/prerequisite 'Elements of the law of contract')
10. Company law (co/prerequisite 'Elements of the law of contract')
11. Conict of laws
12. Criminology
13. EU law
14. Evidence (co/prerequisite 'Criminal law')
15. Family law
16. History of English law
17. Intellectual property (co/prerequisite 'Elements of the law of contract')
18. International protection of human rights
19. Introduction to Islamic law
20. Labour law (co/prerequisite 'Elements of the law of contract')
21. Public international law
22. Succession
ENTRY CRITERIA
COURSE FEE
MVR 30,000 per year
DURATION
1 Year
MNQF LEVEL
VILLA COLLEGE
Level 5
What are we about ?

The central focus of the college is to serve our students
We are here to maintain high academic standards to enhance your learning experience
We provide opportunities for your own personal development, exhibit leadership
and citizenship
We help you develop your self-discipline and independence
We provide an environment for students to develop mutual respect and cooperation
between staff and students and with each other
All our activities are aimed at helping you strive for your personal excellence
and maximize your potential
Why Villa College

Quality
High quality programs with local and international recognition
Programs are relevant to the Maldivian context
Programs are delivered by highly qualified lecturers
Industry engagement
Programs cater for the knowledge and skills that industries demand
Opportunities for industry engagement through industry placements, industrial training and various
industry exposures
In degree programs, students are offered a Diploma upon completion of the first year or an
Advanced Diploma upon completion of the second year
Flexibility
Opportunity for completing study at your own pace
Flexible payment options (payable in installments)
Programs offered in blended modes
Affordability
Affordable fees
Fees payable in several installments
Villa College
Campuses
Villa College
Learning Centers
Villa College Fuvahmulaku Campus
A Dh. Maamigili
Th. Thimarafushi
H Dh. Kulhudhufushi
G Dh. Fares maathoda
Ghaazee Magu , Gn. Fuvahmulah,

Republic of Maldives
Tel : 686 6800
Fax : 686 6801
Email: vcfc@villacollege.edu.mv
Tel : 330 3200
Fax : 330 3299
Email: info@villacollege.edu.mv
Villa College Lakeside campus

Chaandhanee Magu, Sh.Funadhoo
Tel : 654 5501
Fax : 654 5501
Email: vclc@villacollege.edu.mv
Villa College Eydhafushi Campus

Yoosuf Kaleyfaanu Magu, B.Eydhafushi,
Tel : 660 8601
Fax : 660 8601
Email: vcec@villacollege.edu.mv
Affiliated Partners
UNIVERSITY
OF LONDON
Villa College Naifaru campus

Ifthithaahee Magu, Lh.Naifaru,
Tel : 662 0014
Email: vcnc@villacollege.edu.mv
Villa College Addu campus

Bahaudheen Magu, S.Hulhudhoo-Meedhoo,
Tel : 662 0014
Email: vcac@villacollege.edu.mv
Villa College Mahibadhoo campus

A Dh.Mahinadhoo,
Email: vcmc@villacollege.edu.mv
QI Campus
Villa College
Rahdhbai hingun, Male Republic of Maldives
Fax : 330 3299
www
330 3200
/villacollege.edu.mv
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