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. +
Tuition Fee
Local
RM23,100 (Full-Time)
Note: Tuition Fee are subject to change.
International
RM34,100 (Full-Time)
Intake
Semester 1 (October) Intake
Semester 2 (March) Intake
Note: Subject to the availability of the programme offering.
Entry Requirement
General Entry Requirements
For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
Graduate from University Malaya; or
Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
Produce publications in related field; or
Receive a scholarship; or
Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
Pass a Special evaluation by the Faculty.
Specific Entry Requirements
General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor's Degree Qualification: Possessed a Bachelor's Degree (Honors)
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: N/A
Special Requirements: N/A
English Requirements
Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable