MASTER OF LEGAL STUDIES The Master of Legal Studies 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: 4 Semesters, (Coursework)
Courses Courses Research Methodology Dissertation Publication Additional Courses (if required): Basic of Malay Language for International Students Legal Consultant, Compliance Officer, Legal Researcher, Paralegal, Corporate Governance Specialist, Contract Manager.
RM 19,800(Full-Time)
RM33,00 (Full-Time)
Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026
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. 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: N/A Special Requirements: N/A 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