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Masters in Shariah Law

N/381/7/0039

Code Programmetitle bottom left g 4
MT21
Mode of Studytitle bottom left g 4
Full & Part Time
MQA Registration Numbertitle bottom left g 4
MQA/FA10808
Teaching Modetitle bottom left g 4
Research
Language of Instructiontitle bottom left g 4
Malay, English & Arabic
Period of Study (Full Time)title bottom left g 4
2 Years
Period of Study (Part Time)title bottom left g 4
3 Years
Faculty / PStudy Centretitle bottom left g 4
Faculty of Syariah & Law
Programme Backgroundtitle bottom left g 4

Programme's Objective:

  • Apply advanced knowledge in specific areas or comparative law or Shariah law.

  • Have a high level of understanding, research and analytical skills to provide quality research and services to the public and private sectors.

  • Continuously improve knowledge, understanding and abilities by using ICT to create business opportunities in the profession both nationally and globally

  • Ability to communicate effectively to lead and engage in research teams while exploring real problem solutions both within and across disciplines.

  • Synthesize and promote ethical and professional values in providing services to customers and society as a whole

Admission Requirementstitle bottom left g 4
Malaysian Students
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law or Syariah from any local and foreign university recognized by the Government of Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 2.75 or its equivalent as accepted by the HEP Senate; or

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law or Syariah by not meeting a CGPA of 2.75 but exceeding a CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification is acceptable and subject to careful internal evaluation of the HEP; or

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law or Shariah under a CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.00 or its equivalent qualification is acceptable and subject to a minimum of 5 years of work experience.

International Students
  • Must meet the English language requirement with a minimum score of 600 for the Test as English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) OR 100 for the online TOEFL test OR a score of 6.0 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) OR equivalent.

Career Prospect
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  • Graduates who have completed this program have ample opportunities in most of the public and private sectors who are directly or indirectly involved with the administration, law, law and syarie judiciary as well as the education sector in Malaysia. Graduates who have taken this course have the opportunity to apply for jobs at institutions such as the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), Malaysian Syariah Judiciary Department (JKSM), Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development, State Islamic Religious Department, State Islamic Religious Council.

Estimated Total Feetitle bottom left g 4
Malaysian Students (Full Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,000
: RM 9,880
Malaysian Students (Part Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,000
: RM 13,380
International Students (Full Time)title bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,150
: RM 15,450

*including : registration, facilities & wellfare, study & examination as well as graduation fee

Programme Structuretitle bottom left g 4
  Semester 1
  • Research Methodology
  • Research Methodology in Law and Islamic Law
  • Malaysian Legal System
  Semester 2 - 4
  • Thesis