Our post graduate programmes LLM by research and PhD draw on the research strengths of the faculty’s academic staff who are active researchers in a wide area of national and international issues, legal reform and development.
Malaysia
Multimedia University
PhD
General
In-person
3 Years
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Doctor of Philosophy in Law (By Research) at Multimedia University is a doctoral programme centred on independent legal research within the Faculty of Law. It brings together the faculty’s research strengths across national and international legal issues, legal reform and development, giving candidates scope to pursue a topic of personal interest at PhD level.
The programme offers a research-led environment with careful guidance, continuous support and a close-knit academic community. Its small-group setting encourages deep exploration of legal questions and the development of advanced research skills, while the faculty’s links with the legal profession, judiciary, AG’s Chambers and industry add a practical network around the research experience.
Our post graduate programmes LLM by research and PhD draw on the research strengths of the faculty’s academic staff who are active researchers in a wide area of national and international issues, legal reform and development.
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (By Research) takes 3 years and is delivered in person.
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (By Research) centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements include Bachelor's degree: A Bachelor degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law AND a Master’s degree in Law (Level 7, MQF) or related fields or its equivalent qualification as accepted by.
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (By Research) focuses on advanced study at Multimedia University.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | A Bachelor degree (Level 6, MQF) in Law Additional requirementa Master’s degree in Law (Level 7, MQF) or related fields or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | Minimum IELTS overall band score of 6.0 or its equivalent |
| IELTS | IELTS: 5.0, 5.5, 6.0, 6.5. |
| MUET | MUET: Band3.5, Band4.0, Band4.0, Band4.5. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL iBT: 40, 46, 60, 79. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL Essentials: 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.5. |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English (PTE): 47, 51, 59, 63. |
| Linguaskill | Linguaskill Online: 154, 160, 169, 176. |
| English Language Requirement | The English language requirement is waived for candidates who are native English speakers, or who have completed their entry qualification with English as medium of instruction. |