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Master of Legal Studies: Universiti Malaya

The document provides information about the Master of Legal Studies programme at the University of Malaya. It outlines the entry requirements, which include a Bachelor's degree with honours and a minimum CGPA, as well as language requirements. It describes the programme structure, which involves a research methodology course and producing a thesis of up to 50,000 words. Students must also complete two seminars - a research proposal and candidature defence seminar. The programme duration is a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of eight semesters. Fees and how to apply are also listed.

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Master of Legal Studies: Universiti Malaya

The document provides information about the Master of Legal Studies programme at the University of Malaya. It outlines the entry requirements, which include a Bachelor's degree with honours and a minimum CGPA, as well as language requirements. It describes the programme structure, which involves a research methodology course and producing a thesis of up to 50,000 words. Students must also complete two seminars - a research proposal and candidature defence seminar. The programme duration is a minimum of two semesters and a maximum of eight semesters. Fees and how to apply are also listed.

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MASTER OF

LEGAL

STUDIES
UNIVERSITI MALAYA

Programme Code: LMA


Mode of Study: Research

Faculty of Law
University of Malaya
50603 Kuala Lumpur
MALAYSIA
Tel : +603-7967 6511 / 6512
Fax : +603-7957 3239
[email protected]
Entry Requirement

EITHER A Bachelor's degree with Honours with CGPA of 3.0 and above or
its equivalent;

OR A Bachelor's degree with Honours with CGPA from 2.70 to 2.99


and one of the following criteria:
1. Relevant work experience (3 years);
2. Publication in a relevant field;
3. Applicant is a scholarship holder;
4. Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate;
5. Applicant is a civil servant.

OR Bachelor of Laws with CGPA from 2.50 to 2.69 and two of the
following criteria:
1. Relevant work experience (3 years);
2. Publication in a relevant field;
3. Applicant is a scholarship holder;
4. Applicant is a University of Malaya graduate;
5. 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
Pass in Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
Bahasa Malaysia for Non-Malaysians
Required to attend at a satisfactory level and pass a course in
Bahasa Malaysia conducted by the University before being
conferred the Degree.

Programme Structure:
All candidates on this programme must register for Research Methodology
course (LQX7001) with 3 credits.
At the end of the candidature, a candidate is required to produce a thesis
not exceeding 50,000 words on the subject of his/her research.
Faculty Seminars
Candidates are required to deliver two (2) seminars.
1. Research Proposal seminar-to be delivered at the First Semester. The
candidates are required to submit a research proposal of 3,000 – 5,000
words.
2. Candidature Defence seminar - to be delivered at the Second
Semester. The candidates are required to deliver a research progress
report of about 10,000 words.

Research Field
1. Media Law
2. Land Law
3. Minorities and Indigenous Peoples
4. Public International Law
5. Administrative & Constitutional Law
6. Alternative Dispute Resolution
7. Healthcare Law and Ethics
8. Labour & Occupational Safety and Health
9. Corporate & Securities Law
10. Information and Communication Technology
11. Intellectual Property Law
12. Civil Litigation
13. Criminal Law & Criminal Justice
14. Evidence
15. Children & The Elderly
16. Islamic Commercial Transactions
17. Malaysian & Comparative Commercial Laws
18. Public Law
19. Regulatory Law
20. Human Rights & Humanitarian Law
21. Commercial Law
22. International Law
23. Law of Obligations & Remedies
24. Legal Professional, Etiquette & Ethics
25. Personal Law
26. Property Law
Publication
Candidates are required to show proof of acceptance for publication of at
least one (1) paper in the Category A or B refereed journal recognized by
Faculty prior to a Committee of Examiners meeting.

Programme Duration
Minimum : 2 Normal Semesters
Maximum : 8 Normal Semesters

Fees Structure
Average Fees (Subject to change)
Malaysian: RM 10,984.00
International: USD 5,820.00

How to Apply
Go To: https://www.um.edu.my/how-to-apply-master

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