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Doctor of Philosophy (Laws)

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Doctor of Philosophy (Laws)

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 21400

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Malacca

Overview

Our post graduate programmes LLM by research and PhD draw on the research strengths of the faculty’s academic staff who are active researchers in a wide area of national and international issues, legal reform and development. We are committed to providing the very best learning experience for all our students in a stimulating, supportive and research-led environment.

Our LLM by research and PhD programmes allow maximum flexibility by allowing the candidate to choose a topic of personal interest. Careful guidance is given throughout. The close-knit research community, offers, continuous support and with the advantage of small-group teaching, there is scope to explore topics in depth and nurture and hone research skills to realise one’s full potential. Additionally, our strong links with the legal profession, judiciary, AG’s Chambers and industry will enable you to grow your networks and enhance your employability in preparation for a successful legal career.

Entry Requirements

  • A bachelor degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law or Shariah and Master’s degree (Level 7, MQF) or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate.
  • A Bachelor’s degree with minimum CGPA of 3.67 or equivalent, in Law or Shariah or related field from MMU or institutions recognised by Senate can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  • Any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.
  • IELTS 6.0 and equivalent*
  • *The equivalency table is as below:
    English Competency CEFR High
    B1
    CEFR Low
    B2
    CEFR Mid
    B2
    CEFR High
    B2
    IELTS 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5
    TOEFL iBT 42 46 60 79
    MUET Band 3 Band 3 Band 4 Band 4
    Pearson Test of English 47 51 59 63
    Cambridge Qualifications and Test 154 160 169 176

    In addition to the above, any other qualification which is of equivalent level as determined by the Senate of the University.

  • Waiver of English requirement:
    • The English language requirement and English interview is waived for the candidates who are natives of an/or have completed their Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees from countries that use English as the medium of instruction as well as the first language.

Course Outline

Fields of Research

Alternative Dispute Resolution
Business Law
Contract Law
Corporate Law
Criminal Law
Cyber Law
Employment Law
Education Law
Human Rights Law
Industrial Relations Law
Information Technology Law
International Law
Labour Law
Law & Economic
Law & Practice of Arbitration
Media Law
Mediation Law
Sports Law
Tort Law

Compulsory Subjects

Advanced Research Methodology for Law
Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods for Law
Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship

Programme Information

Qualification

PhD

Duration

3 Years

Intake

January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Tuition Fee

RM 21400

Overseas Program

Not Available

Location

Malacca