LLB (Hons),
University of Reading
via UK Transfer Degree (Law)
R/380/6/0036(A6933)03/26
Here's the BIG Picture
You’ll benefit from the expertise and practice of established legal scholars and enjoy a global community. We actively shape law and policy; our experts regularly contribute to international and UK policy development and law reforms, and we encourage you to learn and question the purpose and impact of laws.
Through our programme of co-curricular activities, you will boost your employability by developing your skills and experience through a variety of pro bono projects, negotiation, mediation, and client interviewing competitions.
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 169th worldwide and 26th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2024).
- Ranked 34th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2024).
- In the National Student Survey 2023, 90% of our students said that teaching staff were good or very good at explaining things (90% of respondents studying in the School of Law).
- More than 90% of the world’s Cocoa trees undergo quarantine at University of Reading to eliminate the risk of pests and diseases in your chocolate.
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 Reading?
The University of Reading has been at the forefront of UK higher education for nearly a century and is ranked 202nd worldwide and 27th in the UK by QS World University Rankings 2022. Reading Law School also hosts one of the largest pro bono programmes in the UK, giving you the opportunity to work, on a voluntary basis, with local charities and other organisations where you will give legal advice and support to real people with real problems.
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
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