SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

Master by Coursework

The LL.M by coursework is a fully taught programme. There are a variety of programmes such as :

FOR LAW GRADUATES:

LW700

In this programme, candidates are required to take eight (8) courses , comprising of Legal Research and Methodology (a compulsory course) and seven other core electives, which can be chosen from the list of courses offered in the specialised Master programmes such as; LW 701, LW702, LW703, LW704 and LW705.

LW701

Course Subjects:

LW702

Course Subjects:

LW703

Course Subjects:

LW704

LW705

Course Subjects:

Entry Requirements

a) The minimum entry requirements for the LLM by coursework are as follows:

- A first degree in law with at least a CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent; or
- Other qualifications relevant to legal studies that are recognised by the Faculty

b) A candidate who does not meet the minimum requirement as mentioned in (a) above but has the relevant working experience would be considered.

Mode of Study
Full-time : 2 semesters
Part-time : 4 semesters

Classess : 6.30pm-9.30 pm (Monday - Friday) for both Full-time and Part-time mode of studies.

Tuition Fee Per Semester

NON-LAW GRADUATES:

LW706

Course Subjects:

LW707

Course Subjects:

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Entry Requirements
a) The minimum entry requirements for the LLM by coursework are as follows:
• A first degree in any field from a university recognised by the government of Malaysia with a minimum of at least a CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent; or
• A first degree in any field from a university recognised by the government of Malaysia with a minimum of at least a CGPA of 2.50 plus at least 2 years working experience.
b) A candidate who does not meet the minimum requirement as mentioned in (a) above but has the relevant working experience would be considered.

Mode of Study
Full-time : 3 semesters
Part-time : 5 semesters

Classess : 8.30 am-6.30 pm (Saturday) for both Full-time and Part-time mode of studies.

Tuition Fee Per Semester

Mode and Duration
N.B The Faculty’s Postgraduate Committee reserves the right to fix a quota for any particular option or to withdraw an option or, in a particular academic year, to introduce an additional option or to decline to offer an option.

Enquiries
For more information about the programmes, please feel free to visit, call or e-mail the Head of Post Graduate Programme or visit www.ipsis.uitm.edu.my.


*'The Faculty's Postgraduate Committee reserves the right to fix a quota for any particular option or withdraw an option or, in a particular academic year, to introduce an additional option or to decline to offer an option.


Head of Post Graduate Programmes
Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-55444181 / +603-55435953
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Master by Research

Master by Research

LW751 MASTER OF LAWS ( BY RESEARCH)

Introduction
This programme intends to train candidates to develop some conceptual and analytical capabilities in the field of law through a rigorous examination of an original study to be conducted under the supervision of a supervisor from the faculty. At the end of the programme, candidates are required to submit a thesis not exceeding 50,000 words and go through a viva voce successfully.

Admission Requirement

a) Applicant must have a recognised Master degree in Law with a Cumulative Grade Point Average CGPA) of at least 2.75 or equivalent.
b) Application must be accompanied by a written research proposal in the required format.
c) Candidates are required to succesfully undergo an interview with the Faculty’s Postgraduate Committee.

Mode and Duration
Full Time : 3 semesters
Part Time : 4 semesters

Tuition Fee per Semester

Guidelines for International Applicants

1) Academic Qualification
Master’s Program - Applicant must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours in a relevant field of study from a university that is recognized by the University Senate and the Malaysian government.


2) English Language Proficiency
All international applicants from non-English speaking countries applying for postgraduate studies in UiTM are required to show proof of English language proficiency as follows:
- TOEFL certificate with a score of at least
- 550 for (paper based), or
- 213 (computer based), or
- 79-80 (IBT), or
- An IELTS certificate with at least Band 6.0

Inquiries
*'The Faculty's Postgraduate Committee reserves the right to fix a quota for any particular option or withdraw an option or, in a particular academic year, to introduce an additional option or to decline to offer an option.

For more information, please visit, call or e-mail the:
Head of Post Graduate Programme
Faculty of Law, Universiti Teknologi MARA,
40450 Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Tel: 603-55444181 / +603-55435953
Email : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PhD

LW 991 - PhD in Law

Programme Details
This programme intends to train candidates to develop some conceptual and analytical capabilities in the field of law through a rigorous examination of an original study to be conducted under the supervision of a supervisor from the faculty. At the end of the programme, candidates are required to submit a thesis not exceeding 100,000 words and go through a viva voce successfully.

Admission Requirements
• Applicant must have a recognised Master degree in Law with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of at least 3.00 or equivalent.
• Application must be accompanied by a written research proposal in the required format.
Candidates are required to undergo an interview with the Faculty’s Postgraduate Committee.