The Master of Criminal Justice is a multidisciplinary programme offered by the Faculty of Law. Guest lecturers from outside the University will also be invited to teach from time to time. This programme fulfills the need to train professional and skilled personnel who are involved in the criminal justice system. It is suitable not only for practitioners in the Malaysian criminal justice system but also practitioners from overseas.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (8 credits):
Administration of Criminal Justice
Research Methodology
Ujian Pengecualian Bahasa Melayu (For Non-Malaysians Only)
Basic Malay Language (For Non-Malaysians Only)
Elective Courses (28 credits):
Forensic Medicine
Criminal Law
Law of Evidence
Forensic Science
Sociology of Crime and Criminal Behavior
Victimology
Human Rights
Forensic Evidence
Human Trafficking
Women in Criminal Justice System
Child Justice System
Crime, Criminal Justice and Society
Research Courses (8 credits):
Research Project
Career Prospects
Criminal Justice Consultant, Forensic Analyst, Victim Advocate, Criminal Investigator, Human Trafficking Specialist, Child Protection Officer, Crime Analyst, Forensic Science Expert, Law Enforcement Officer, Correction Officer, Policy Advisor in Criminals Justice, Human Rights Advocate, Criminal Law Specialist, Sociologist in Crime and Criminal Behavior, Legal Advisor for Criminal Justice System. +