Programme Offered
These programs are conducted by writing a thesis/dissertation only. Throughout the period of study, candidates will be guided by the Faculty’s Academician either as a Supervisor, Joint Supervisors or a member of the Graduate Supervisory Committee, to write a thesis/ dissertation. The areas of specialization of research offered are as follows:
- Gender and Law
- Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice and Human Rights
- Juvenile Justice
- Legal Research Methodology
- Islamic Financial System
- Company and Partnership Law
- Water Law
- Environmental Law
- Public International Law
- International Law and Indigenous People
- Labour Law and Industrial Relations
- International Economics Law
- Equity and Trust Law
- Forensic Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Insolvency Law
- Insurance/Credit Law
- Criminal Law
- Islamic Criminal Law
- Law of Corporate Crime
- Child Law
- Family Law
- Evidence Law
- Contract Law
- International Law of the Sea
- Media and Communications/Telecommunications Law
- Law of Migration
- International Development Law
- Administrative Law
- Law of Securities Regulation
- Banking Law
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Islamic Commercial Law
- Constitutional Law
- Competition Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution Law
- Medical Law
- Islamic Securities Law
- Sport Law
- Takaful Law
- Law of Information Technology
- Law of Tort
Mode of Study: Research
Registration Status: Full Time & Part Time
In the Master of Laws Program (Coursework Mode & Mixed Mode), there are several courses that candidates may enroll. For Mixed Mode, candidates will be guided by the Faculty’s Academician either as a Supervisor, Joint Supervisor or a member of the Graduate Supervisory Committee, to write a dissertation after completing the required courses. The courses offered are as follows:
- Comparative Labour Law and Industrial Relations
- Child Law
- Comparative Family Law
- Islamic Financial System
- Islamic Criminal Law
- Comparative Constitutional Law
- Advanced Intellectual Property Law
- Law of Information Technology
- Law of Corporate Crime
- International Law of the Sea
- Medical Law
- Legal Research Methodology
- International Economics Law
- Advanced Company Law
- Gender and Law
- Law of Securities Regulations
- Advanced Law of Sale of Goods
- Comparative Administration Law
- Advance International Trade Law
- International Law and Third World
- Insolvency Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Competition Law
- Heritage Law
- Advance Tourism Law
- International Environmental Law
- Advance International Law and Indigenous People
- Migration Law
- International Development Law
- Coroners Law
- Advance Sports Law
- Advance Takaful Law
- Islamic Security Law
- Advance Evidence Law
- Water Law
- Forensic Law
- Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Mode of Study: Coursework / Mixed Mode (Coursework & Research)
Registration Status: *Full Time & **Executive
Lectures: *During weekdays (8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m)
**During weekdays (6.00 p.m to 11.00 p.m) and weekend
LAW PROGRAMME
Faculty of Law
PROGRAM SUMMARY
A career in Law is intellectually challenging, financially rewarding & personally fulfilling. Law is not just about rules & regulation. Law is also about rights, justice & understanding of human behaviour & society.
The Faculty of Law, UKM has designed postgraduate programmes Doctor of Philosophy (Law) and Master of Laws (LLM) in improving a standard of thoughts, skills & knowledge.
The advantage of postgraduate study is that it allows you to enter employment with additional skills and knowledge. As we specialise in teaching, with a focus on practical problem solving, you’ll develop a formidable range of essential skills that can make all the difference when developing your career.
LIFE AT THE FACULTY
UKM is one of the oldest public universities in Malaysia and was awarded Research University status by the Malaysian Government in 2007. To ensure international recognition, Faculty of Law has collaborated with partner universities from Asia, and Europe to offer Summer Mobility Programmes and jointly research. Our facilities are ready and designated to fulfilled interest in doing research with comfort.
Programme Requirement
- Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
- Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate;
- Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);
- Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable) and
- Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
- Bachelor’s Degree by obtaining a good Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) from a University or any institution of higher learning recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) and/ or having accreditation recognized by a foreign Accreditation Body, or institution who has accreditation as prescribed by a programme;
- Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University or any institution of higher learning or an equivalent degree from any institutions of higher learning recognised by the Senate;
- Any other qualification recognised by the Senate obtained through the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL);
- Fulfils other requirements prescribed by the programme (if applicable) and
- Fulfils requirements of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
1. An international candidate is required to fulfill the English Language proficiency requirements as follows:
a. Obtained TOEFL (550), IELTS(6) or MUET (4) results which fulfil the score or minimum band requirements prescribed by the programme; or
b. For certain programmes, a candidate is required to sit for an English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to achieve the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM) in a maximum period of two (2) semesters before he is allowed to register for the study programme. The candidate shall register as a Non Graduating Student.2. The Faculty/Institute may grant exemption to the requirements specified in subregulation (1) for the international candidate who:
a. will be writing his/her thesis/dissertation in the Malay/ Arabic languages;
b. has the academic qualifications obtained from any local universities recognised by the Senate; or
c. is originally from a country where English is the official language or he/she has the academic qualifications obtained from any higher learning institution which uses English as the medium of instruction.
The candidate may be exempted from the requirements stated in subregulation (2), but the candidate shall sit for the English Proficiency Test (EPT) and if he/she fails to obtain the level specified by the programme, the candidate is required to attend and pass the English Proficiency Module (EPM).
How Much It Will Cost Me?
Please contact Centre for Academic Management for further details:
Tel: +603 8911 8173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMShape) for further details:
Tel: +603-8921 3366/ 4196/ 3997/5377
Fax: + 603-8925 1391
Email: accpkp@ukm.edu.my
Why This Programme?
- Offers a wide range of subjects and fields at postgraduate level.
- Change career direction, and enhance skill and knowledge.
- Provide largest pool of expertise with PhD qualifications in various field of studies as well as industrial experience.
How To Apply
- Candidates have to apply online via: http://www.ukm.my/join/
- Intake for coursework and mixed mode are open twice a year, which is every October (for the March intake of the following year) and every April (for the October intake).
- Application for research mode programmes can be made any time throughout the year.
- The duration for Masters programme requires 2 to 4 semester of study on fulltime basis and 4 to 8 semesters on a parttime basis and for Doctor of Philosophy programme is 6 to 12 semesters on fulltime basis and 8 to 14 semesters on a part-time basis.
Faculty Information
Campus : Bangi, Selangor
Faculty : Faculty of Law
Degree : Master of Laws (Research), Master of Laws (Coursework / Mixed Mode)
Duration:
- Research, Coursework, Mixed Mode Programme – Full Time (Min 2 Semester)/Part Time (Min 4 Semester)
Contact :
Faculty of Law
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel : +603-8921 6820 / 6355 / 6354
Fax: +603-8925 3217
Email : ppfuu@ukm.edu.my & riee@ukm.edu.my
Website : www.ukm.my/fuu
Contact Us
Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +603 89118468 / 8389
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik
Ready to Be A UKM Student?
| Fees | One Year | Two Years (Indonesian Only) |
|---|---|---|
| Processing Fee | 1,000.00 | 1,140.00 |
| Student Pass | 60.00 | 120.00 |
| Visa Fee (according to country – not exceeding RM 50) | 50.00 (max) | 30.00 |
| Ikad | 50.00 | 100.00 |
| eVAL | 150.00 | 150.00 |
| Service Tax (6%) | 78.60 | 77.40 |
| EMGS Insurance | 400.00 | 400.00 |
| Total: | 1788.60 | Total: 2017.40 |
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Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: +603-8921-5555
Fax: +603-8921-4097
Email: pkk@ukm.edu.my
