Law

The Bachelor of Law (Honours) programme at Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia is a comprehensive and rigorous undergraduate degree designed to provide students with a strong foundation in legal principles, knowledge of the Malaysian legal system, and essential skills for a successful legal career. This programme offers an in-depth exploration of core areas such as constitutional law, contract law, criminal law, tort law, and property law, alongside specialist modules that may include commercial law, international law, and human rights law. Delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, case studies, and practical exercises, the programme ensures students develop critical thinking, analytical skills, and the ability to apply legal theories to real-world situations.

The curriculum is carefully structured to prepare graduates for the dynamic legal environment, emphasizing both theoretical understanding and practical competence. Students will engage with contemporary legal challenges and gain insight into legal research, advocacy, and ethical considerations integral to legal practice. The programme also offers opportunities for internships and placements, enabling students to gain valuable professional experience and develop networks within the Malaysian and international legal communities.

Throughout the course, students will benefit from the university’s expert faculty, many of whom are prominent academics and practitioners in their fields. The programme promotes a global perspective, encouraging students to understand the interplay between local laws and international legal frameworks. Upon graduation, students will be equipped to pursue careers in legal practice, policy-making, corporate law, or continue their studies through postgraduate legal programmes. The Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Law programme is committed to academic excellence, practical relevance, and the development of socially responsible legal professionals prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12075 Year (Non-EEA)

• English

Course Content

Our degrees are divided into Stages. Each Stage lasts for an academic year and you need to complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each Stage.

Please be aware that programme modules do change and therefore may differ for your year of entry.

Stage 1

Compulsory modules

• LAW1110 Legal Institutions and Method
• LAW1120 Public Law
• LAW1121 Contract Law
• LAW1122 Land Law

Stage 2

Compulsory modules

• LAW2060 Criminal Law
• LAW2061 General Principles of Tort
• LAW2062 EU Law
• LAW2063 Equity

European Legal Studies (optional)

You have the opportunity, after Stage 2, to join our European Legal Studies programme and spend a year studying law at one of our European partner universities. This will extend your programme of study to four years. See the Course Overview for details.

Successful completion of this year is recognised in your degree title on graduation: Law (European Legal Studies) LLB Honours.

Stage 3

Optional modules

You take 120 credits of the following optional modules:

• LAW3003 Competition Law
• LAW3010 Company Law
• LAW3030 Copyright Law
• LAW3013 Criminology and Criminal Justice
• LAW3015 Environmental Law
• LAW3016 Evidence
• LAW3017 Public International Law
• LAW3024 Medicine and the Law
• LAW3027 Research Topic in Law
• LAW3029 Law and Literature
• LAW3031 Succession
• LAW3032 Legal Theory
• LAW3034 Human Rights Law
• LAW3035 Terrorism and Counter-terrorism Law
• LAW3036 Family Law
• LAW3038 Law and History
• LAW3040 US Constitutional Law
• LAW3041 Law, Gender and Sexuality
• LAW3098 Dissertation in Law

You may take a total of 40 credits in Stage 3 from other subjects offered by the University, with approval of the DPD.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 90

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

All candidates are considered on an individual basis. If your qualifications are not listed here, please see our additional entry requirements web pages to find out which other qualifications are considered.

- A Levels

AAA excluding General Studies.

- Scottish Qualifications

AAAAB (combination of Highers and Advanced Highers) with AA at Advanced Higher.

- International Baccalaureate

Minimum of 36 points, with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

- Irish Leaving Certificate

A1A1A1A1B at Higher Level.

- Access Qualifications

Candidates are welcomed and considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 5 HND

Applicants are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis.

- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma)

Candidates are welcomed and will be considered on an individual basis.

- Cambridge Pre-U

D3,D3,D3 in Principal Subjects.

- English Language Requirements

For this degree you will need a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
Find out more about our English language admission requirements and English language support courses offered by INTO Newcastle University.

- International Foundation Programmes

If you are an international student and you do not meet the academic and English language requirements specified above, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Newcastle University, which will help to prepare you for study on this degree course. INTO Newcastle University is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Foundation in Business and Management and the International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Newcastle University.

Accreditation

Our degree is professionally accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and The Bar Council. This offers exemption from the initial stage of the solicitor and barrister professional examinations for England and Wales.

We also offer the subjects for students intending to continue their legal education and take the professional course at the Institute of Professional Legal Studies in Belfast.