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.