UKM Law Degree

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The Faculty of Law at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) partners with universities in Asia and Europe to offer Summer Mobility Programs and joint research initiatives, striving for international recognition. Our facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and conducive environment for research.

Why Choose a Career in Law?

A career in law is not only intellectually stimulating but also financially rewarding and personally fulfilling. Law encompasses more than just rules and regulations; it also involves rights, justice, and understanding social behavior.

Bachelor of Law with Honors

A recognized law degree to start a career in the legal sector is the Bachelor of Laws (LL. B) undergraduate program created by the Faculty of Law at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). The courses have been created to give students the useful skills they need to succeed.

Course Structure

Year 1	Law and Information Technology – Constitutional and Administrative Law I – Introduction to Malaysian Legal System I – Contract Law I – Professional Ethics – Academic Communication III – Constitutional and Administrative Law II – Introduction to Malaysian Legal System II – Contract Law II – Introduction to Islamic Law – Arabic I for Faculty of Law – Foundation on Entrepreneurship and Innovation – English for Law
Year 2	Criminal Law I – Law of Tort I – Islamic Criminal Law – Islamic Family Law – Arabic II for Faculty of Law – Data Management & Analytic – Ethnic Relations – Criminal Law II – Family Law – Law of Tort II – Muamalat – Islamic and Asian Civilisation – Effective Job Search and Application
Year 3	Jurisprudence – Public International Law I – Land Law I – Partnership and Company Law I – Equity and Trust I – Islamic Banking and Takaful – Project Paper – Public International Law II – Land Law II – Partnership and Company Law II – Equity and Trust II – Islamic Jurisprudence – Project Paper – Workplace Communication II – Practical Training
Year 4	Criminal Procedure I – Civil Procedure I – Evidence Law I – Islamic Evidence and Syariah Procedure I – Professional Practice 1A (“Conveyancing”) – Professional Practice IB (Corporat & Property Management) – Legal Ethics – Criminal Procedure II – Civil Procedure II – Evidence Law II – Islamic Evidence and Syariah Procedure II – Professional Practice IIA (Negotiation and ADR) – Professional Practice IIB (Advocacy and Litigation) – Remedy
Elective Courses	Environmental Law – Space Law – Labour Law – Intellectual Property Law – Insurance Law – Corporate Finance – Sale of Good – Computer Law – Communication and Multimedia Law – Consumer Law – Administrative Law – Banking Law – Cyber Law – International Transaction Law – Credit Law – Tourism Law – International Law and Indigenous People – Sports Development Law – Law and Society – Nuclear Law – Law of the Sea – Sports Law – Nuclear Law

UKM Law Degree Requirements

• Complete 12 years of elementary and secondary school; and
• Obtain a high school diploma or another equivalent credential, such as a higher secondary certificate, senior secondary school graduation certificate, tawjihiyah, or ijazah sekolah menengah atas; and
• Meet the faculty’s minimum English requirement
  • IELTS band 6.0
  • TOEFL (iBT) 60-93
  • TOEFL (PBT) 498-583
• Passing the UKM interview (if necessary); and
• Satisfy the requirements of the faculty;

Master

Master of Law (Research)

The benefit of postgraduate study is that it gives you the opportunity to enter the workforce with new skills and knowledge.

They specialize in teaching, with an emphasis on addressing real problems, so you’ll gain a broad range of crucial abilities that can be quite useful when advancing your profession.

Only thesis or dissertation writing is used to complete these programs. The Faculty Academician will assist applicants in writing a thesis or dissertation throughout their study time, either as a Supervisor, Joint Supervisor, or member of the Graduate Supervisory Committee.

Master of Law (Coursework/Mixed-Mode)

Candidates may enroll in a variety of courses in the Master of Laws program (coursework mode and mixed mode).

After completing the necessary courses for the Mixed Mode, candidates will get guidance from the Faculty’s Academician in the form of a Supervisor, Joint Supervisor, or a member of the Graduate Supervisory Committee on how to prepare a dissertation.

Program Requirements

Requirements for admission to the Masters Degree program:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from the University or any higher learning institution recognized by the Senate; or
2. Degree in medicine or dentistry from a university or other higher education institution, or a degree that is equivalent from another higher education institution that has been approved by the Senate; or
3. other credentials acknowledged by the Senate that was attained through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);
4. Fulfills other requirements prescribed by the program (where applicable).

English Language Proficiency Requirements

1. An international applicant must meet the following requirements for English language proficiency:

obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS (6.0), or MUET (4.0) scores that meet the minimum score or band requirements outlined by the program; or

For some programs, a candidate must take and pass an English Proficiency Test (EPT) before being allowed to register for the study program.

If the candidate does not pass the EPT at the level required by the program, he or she must attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum of two (2) semesters. The applicant must enroll as a Non-Graduating Student.

2. For the international applicant who meets the following criteria, the Faculty/Institute may relieve them from the requirements listed in sub-regulation (1):

a. will write his or her thesis or dissertation in Malay or Arabic;

b. possesses academic credentials from any regional university that the Senate has recognized; or

c. He or she has academic credentials from any higher education institution that employs English as the primary language of teaching or is a native of a nation where English is the official language.

The candidate may be excluded from the conditions outlined in sub-regulation (2), but he or she must still take the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and, if unsuccessful in reaching the level required by the program, must attend and successfully complete the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

Doctor of Law (Research)

Only thesis or dissertation writing is used to complete these programs. The Faculty Academician will assist applicants in writing a thesis or dissertation throughout their study time, either as a Supervisor, Joint Supervisor, or member of the Graduate Supervisory Committee.

English Language Proficiency Requirements

1. An international applicant must meet the following requirements for English language proficiency:

obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS (6.0), or MUET (4.0) scores that meet the minimum score or band requirements outlined by the program; or

For some programs, a candidate must take and pass an English Proficiency Test (EPT) before being allowed to register for the study program.

If the candidate does not pass the EPT at the level required by the program, he or she must attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum of two (2) semesters. The applicant must enroll as a Non-Graduating Student.

2. For the international applicant who meets the following criteria, the Faculty/Institute may relieve them from the requirements listed in sub-regulation (1):

a) will write his or her thesis or dissertation in Malay or Arabic;

b) holds academic credentials from any nearby universities that have Senate recognition; or

c) Is a native of a nation where English is the official language or they have academic credentials from any higher education institution where English is the primary language of teaching.

The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in sub-regulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the program, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).

UKM Law Program Fees

Law program fees at UKM University varies depending on undergraduate and post graduate ,total course of study is covered by these fees.

Program	Tuition Fees
Bachelor of Law	MYR 272,000 ( USD 57,500 )
Master of Law	MYR 18,000 ( USD 3,810)
PhD in Law	MYR 30,000 (USD 6,350)