LLB (Hons),
Cardiff University
via UK Transfer Degree (Law)
R/380/6/0036(A6933)03/26
Here's the BIG Picture
Known for its socio-legal research and internationally recognised academics, choosing Law at Cardiff will place you at the heart of Wales’ capital city in the civic and legal centre. Cardiff University’s flagship law programme is both challenging and stimulating. It offers a range of modules on Environmental Law, Human Rights Law, Media Law and Family Law, and provides you with opportunities to apply for paralegal placements and pro bono activities. This programme offers you unique opportunities to see Law in action in a social context.
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 12th Best UK university for employability (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2023/24)
- Cardiff University’s School of Law and Politics Pro Bono Unit gives you the opportunity to help community members with legal matters, completely free of charge.
- Cardiff University Innocence Project conducts casework, research, and advocacy on the topic of miscarriages of justice and is the only university Innocence Project in the UK to have helped overturn cases at the Court of Appeal.
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 Cardiff University?
Member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities.
Founded by the Royal Charter in 1883, Cardiff University is a dynamic and successful centre of higher education with an international reputation for high quality teaching and research. Cardiff University is ranked 32nd in The Times & The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019. The University ranked 58th in the Guardian University Guide for 2019, scoring well in the areas of student satisfaction with their course and teaching. Cardiff University has retained its place amongst the top 150 of the world’s best 1,000 universities. Ranked 145th, it remains as Wales’s highest ranked University and 23rd amongst the 76 UK universities ranked.
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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