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
Masters
General
In-person
2 Years
N/A
N/A
QS World University Rankings: 2022 1001, 2023 1001, 2024 1001, 2025 1001, 2026 851
Master of Laws (By Research) at Multimedia University is a postgraduate law degree centred on independent legal research within the Faculty of Law. It draws on academic staff active in national and international legal issues, legal reform and development, giving the programme a clear research-led identity.
The course offers substantial flexibility to pursue a topic of personal interest, with careful guidance and a close-knit research community. Small-group teaching and sustained supervision support deeper exploration of legal questions and the development of advanced research skills in a supportive academic environment.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | A bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate |
| Bachelor's degree | Conditional admissionA bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields not meeting CGPA of 2.75 but above 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted by HEP Senate subject to rigorous internal assessment |
| Bachelor's degree | Conditional admissionA bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields below a CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification can be accepted by the HEP senate, subject to a minimum 5 years working experience in the relevant field. |
| 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. |
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.
Master of Laws (By Research) takes 2 years and is delivered in person.
Master of Laws (By Research) centres on independent research with academic supervision and formal progress milestones.
Academic entry requirements include Bachelor's degree: A bachelor’s degree in Law or related fields with minimum CGPA of 2.75 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification as accepted by the HEP Senate.
Master of Laws (By Research) focuses on advanced study at Multimedia University.
