LLB (Hons), University of Essex

Here's the BIG Picture

The University of Essex teaches the law that truly matters. At our law school, we’re anything but traditional—our approach is freer, more daring, and experimental, ensuring your legal education remains relevant to the evolving needs of society. With a global outlook rooted in justice, we engage with real-world issues and challenges. You’ll learn from lecturers who bring hands-on experience, having worked with the UN, UK government, EU, and foreign governments. These experts provide invaluable insights into global affairs, policymaking, and legal frameworks.

Fully accredited by MQA and recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia, upon graduation, you’ll have the option to progress directly to the Certificate in Legal Practice in Malaysia or the Bar Professional Course in the UK.

How Do I Get In?

5 Credits for SPM (including English), and
Foundation in Law or its equivalent, or
2 A-Level Passes / 2 STPM Principals or its equivalent, or
5 B’s in UEC or equivalent, or
A recognised Diploma or Degree

* Trial Examinations/Forecast results are accepted.

Why choose University of Essex?

Ranked 49th for Law in THE World University Rankings by subject 2024 (9th in the UK).

We are ranked in the top 25 universities and within the top 5 for ‘value-added’ according to the Guardian University Guide 2025. Essex is also the top university in the East of England for ‘overall positivity’, based on feedback from students in the National Student Survey 2024. Moreover, 86% of our graduates are either employed or continuing their studies (Graduate Outcomes 2024).

The University of Essex is a truly global community, welcoming students from over 140 countries, with nearly 40% of our students coming from abroad. At the Essex School of Law, you’ll have the chance to work alongside practising lawyers at the Essex Law Clinic, gain practical experience in commercial awareness with the Business and Legal Advice Clinic, and collaborate on projects for leading human rights organisations through the Human Rights Clinic.

COURSE MODULES

Year 1

- Common Law Reasoning & Institutions
- Public Law
- Elements of the Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- Malaysian Legal System
- Malaysian Constitutional Law

MPU Subjects
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation
- National Language A (Malaysian students without credit in SPM BM)
- Malay Communication 2 (International students)

Year 2

Core
- Law of Tort
- Land Law
Electives
- Law of Evidence
- Company Law
- Family Law
- Legal Technology
- Business for Lawyers

* Or as per subjects offered at the university in the UK (for 1+2 years option)

MPU Subjects
- Community Service
- New Venture Creation
- Ethics of Communication

Year 3

- As per subjects offered at the university in the UK

Detailed Course Modules

TUITION FEES

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS
Year 1 RM30,000 Resource Fee: RM1,000	Year 2 RM31,000 Resource Fee: RM1,000	Year 3 As per University of Essex
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Year 1 RM35,000 Resource Fee: RM1,000	Year 2 RM36,000 Resource Fee: RM1,000	Year 3 As per University of Essex