The Master of Laws Programme aims to produce graduates with high level of knowledge in the field of law, skilled in analyzing and evaluating issues, professionally criticizing and contributing towards the development of national law.
Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester, (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Core Courses (6 credits):
Academic Legal Writing
Research Methodology
Ujian Pengecualian Bahasa Melayu (For Non-Malaysians Only)
Basic Malay Language (For Non-Malaysians Only)
Elective Courses (30 credits):
International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law
International Environmental Law: Natural World Issues
International Environmental Law: Human World Issues
Indigenous Peoples in International Law
Law of the Sea
Administrative Law: Constitutional Review
Healthcare Law and Ethics
Biosafety Law
Privacy and Personal Data Protection Law
Nanotechnology Law and Policy
Information Technology Law
Mediation and Negotiation
Advanced Employment Law
Media and Communications Law
Admiralty Law
Artificial Intelligence Law
Comparative Constitutional Law
Law and Ethics of Emerging Technology: Selected Issues
Sports Law
Selected Issues in Law and Society
Statutory Interpretation in Malaysia
The Law and Technology of Cyber Operation
Advanced Public International Law
Corporate Governance in Malaysia
Arbitration Law
Carriage of Goods by Sea
Research Courses (8 credits):
Research Project
Career Prospects
Corporate Lawyer, Legal Consultant, Human Rights Advocate, Environmental Law Specialist, International Law Advisor, Privacy and Data Protection Officer, Legal Researcher, Litigation Attorney, Compliance Officer, Academic Lecturer in Law, Legal Advisor in Healthcare, Mediation and Arbitration Specialist, Intellectual Property Lawyer, Public Policy Advisor, Cyber Law Expert.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM 23,100 (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 of Law (Honors)
Equivalent Qualification: N/A
Related Fields: Bachelor's Degree Law or Shariah.
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