Doctor of Philosophy in Law

The PhD (Law) is a research-based programme that provides students with the knowledge of theory and application of the law. The programme will provide a platform for students to undertake independent research in various areas of law like Corporate Laws, International Business and Trade related laws, Healthcare and Medical Laws as well as Human Rights and Liberties, just to name a few. Graduates of this programme will be sought-after as individuals who would be able to research and to contribute towards the development of the law.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law or Shariah and a Master’s Degree (Level 7, MQF) OR
• Its equivalent as accepted by the Higher Education Provider (HEP) Senate

• International students are required to have a score of 550 for Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 100 for online TOEFL test or a score of 6.0 for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or its equivalent. The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS (PRIOR PUBLICATION MODE)

Candidates must obtain a master’s degree in the field or related fields accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

Other qualifications equivalent to a master’s degree recognised by the Government of Malaysia; OR

Candidates without a related qualification in the field/s or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP;

In addition to the above criteria, those who want to join Doctoral Degree by Retrospective or Prior Publication mode must include the below to their formal application:

Minimum of 5 publications in alignment with the theme of the specialisation;

An executive summary of the above publications establishing

o The theme that connects the published works to be submitted (up to 1,000 words);

o Contribution to knowledge in the field of the proposed area of study (up to 1,000 words)

For international candidates, evidence of English Language Proficiency as determined by the intake standards approved by the Senate

A list of scholarly published work; AND

Curriculum Vitae

A Selection Committee must be established to review the formal application for PhD by Retrospective or Prior Publication and recommend to the Senate to obtain approval.

*Criteria for published works

a) Published work must encompass high-quality journals, monographs, books, research-based chapters in books, electronic publications which have not been used to obtain other awards or deemed a part of those awards.

b) The publications must be published within a period not exceeding ten (10) years from the date of submission.

c) For the five (5) nominated publications, the candidate must be the principal author with the contributions of others clearly defined.

STRUCTURE

Duration

Full time: 3 years

Part time: 4 years

1. Research Methodology

Students are required to pass the Research Methodology modules (6 credit hours) in the first year of their candidature. Students will also be required to complete Seminars on Legal Research Methods.

2. Publication

Students will be required to publish at least one (1) refereed journal article as a graduation requirement.