Program Overview
The Laws at University of Malaya is a LLM programme in Law, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of law. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Laws programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Laws programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Research only
- Coursework only
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- (a) A Bachelor of Laws with honours degree with CGPA of 3.0 and above or its equivalent;or
- (b) A Bachelor of Laws with honours degree with CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99 or its equivalent and one (1) of the following criteria:
- i) relevant work experience;
- ii) publication in the relevant field;
- iii) applicant is a scholarship holder;
- iv) applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
- (c) A Bachelor of Laws with honours degree with CGPA from 2.50 to 2.69 and two (2) of the following criteria:
- i) relevant work experience;
- ii) publication in the relevant field;
- iii) applicant is a scholarship holder;
iv) applicant is a University of Malaya graduate.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English