LLB (Hons),
University of Leicester

via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

Here's the BIG Picture

Law is a hugely diverse field with so many paths you can go down. This degree is your classic route into the profession. You’ll cover fundamental subjects like contract and criminal law, but you’ll also have the freedom to explore areas you’re passionate about like human rights, intellectual property, corporate, property, family or medical law all supported by experts in their field. You can even apply to work in our on-campus pro-bono legal advice clinic as a volunteer or as part of your degree. 

Fully accredited by MQA and recognised by the Legal Profession Qualifying Board of Malaysia (LPQB), upon graduating, you can directly progress to the Certificate in Legal Practice (CLP) in Malaysia or the Bar Professional Course (BPC) in the UK. 

Interesting Facts

  • Ranked 26th in the UK (and 201 to 250 in the world) in the 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings  
  • Awarded gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 
  • Ranked as the 35th most sustainable university in the world and 9th in the UK according to UI GreenMetric. 
  • Leicester hosts the largest Diwali Festival outside of India and the largest Comedy Festival in Europe 
  • The University of Leicester is the birthplace of DNA fingerprinting 

With this Course, You Will:

  • Develop the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory, and procedure in domestic and international law contexts. 
  • Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform legal analysis, reasoning and problem solving competently. 
  • Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research. 

Why choose
University of Leicester?

Ranked 9th in the UK for Student Support in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2023

The University of Leicester is a leading UK university committed to international excellence through the creation of world changing research and high quality, inspirational teaching. Leicester is consistently one of the most socially inclusive of the UK’s leading universities with a long-standing commitment to providing fairer and equal access to higher education. The Leicester Law School has a strong reputation for mooting, and has won the ESU National Mooting Competition five times - more than any other law school. You can even apply to work in our on-campus pro-bono legal advice clinic as a volunteer or as part of your degree.

How Do I Get In?

  • 5 Credits for SPM (including English), and
  • Foundation in Law, BAC, 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

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

TUITION FEES

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

Year 1
RM31,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 2
RM31,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 3
As per
University of Leicester

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Year 1
RM36,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 2
RM36,000
Resource Fee: RM1,000

Year 3
As per
University of Leicester

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