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Master of Laws Programme

The Master of Laws Programme aims to produce graduates with a 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.

Programme Details

• Programme Code: LQA
• Programme Duration:
  • Minimum: 2 normal semesters and 1 special semester (1-1.5 years)
  • Maximum: 8 semesters (4 years)
• Mode of Study: Coursework
• Delivery Method: Conventional, attending classes physically at the campus (starting at 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm, weekdays)

Entry Requirement

1. A Bachelor of Laws with a CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent.
2. A Bachelor of Laws with a CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99 and one of the following criteria:

• Relevant work experience (3 years)
• Publication in the relevant field
• Applicant is a scholarship holder
• Applicant is a Universiti Malaya graduate
• Applicant is a civil servant

3. A Bachelor of Laws with a CGPA from 2.50 to 2.69 and two of the following criteria:

• Relevant work experience (5 years)
• Publication in the relevant field
• Applicant is a scholarship holder
• Applicant is a Universiti Malaya graduate
• Applicant is a civil servant

Language Requirement

• English Language for Non-Malaysians: TOEFL score 600 or IELTS (Academic) band 6.00
• Bahasa Malaysia for Malaysians: Passed in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
• Bahasa Malaysia for Non-Malaysians: Required to attend and pass a course in Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being conferred the Degree

Programme Structure

The programme structure for the Master of Laws is available for the 2017/2018 and 2022/2023 sessions.

Fees

Fees are listed for the following sessions:

• Session 2018/2019
• Session 2019/2020
• Session 2020/2021
• Session 2022/2023
• Session 2023/2024

Research Areas

The university has various research centers, including:

• Centre of Regulatory Studies
• Centre for Law and Ethics in Science and Technology
• Centre for Legal Pluralism and Indigenous Law
• Constitutional Literacy Group
• PEACE sub-research group

Publications

The university publishes several journals, including:

• The Journal of Malaysian and Comparative Law
• University of Malaya Law Review
• Other publications, such as the CELEST Newsletter and Constitution Bulletin.