Upon completion of this program, student should be able to:

• Illustrate an understanding on the fundamental of legal principles, concepts and theories and authoritative sources of law in Law or Shariah Law;
• Perform critical, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply relevant principles, concepts and theories in Law or Shariah Law to a given situation;
• Demonstrate adequate level of proficiency in required languages such as Malay Language, English and Arabic Language (whichever is suitable) and practical skills including communication (oral and written), negotiation, client counselling and interview, mooting and research skills;
• Explain international development in Law or Shariah Law;
• Build understanding about the working environment of Law such as in the courts, law firms, corporations and legal aid centres;
• Display an awareness, and as far as practicable, internalise the ethics and etiquette of the profession, as well as moral obligations to the community and humanity;
• Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to establish career opportunities in legal profession;
• Apply relevant skills for lifelong learning and continuing professional development;
• Demonstrate understanding of rule of law and social justice; and
• Demonstrate knowledge of jurisdictional dispute between Shariah Court and Civil Court.
• Demonstrate an understanding in the value of ethics and professionalism in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 or Shariah Courts ethical rules;
• Demonstrate reasonable knowledge of practical skills such as drafting of pleadings, contractual documents, knowledge of advocacy skill and knowledge on alternative dispute resolution;
• Demonstrate competency in relevant courts procedures concerning civil and criminal action as well as other subject areas.

• Legal officer (government and private sectors)
• Assistant Registrar
• Magistrate
• Advocate and Solicitor
• Syarie Lawyer
• Lecturer
• Researcher

• Malaysian Legal System
• Law of Contract
• Law of Torts
• Constitutional Law
• Criminal Law
• Law and Equity
• Family Law
• Law of Trust
• Legal Skills and Research Methodology
• Law of Association & Company
• Land Law
• Public International Law
• Project Paper For Law
• Islamic Law of Banking and Finance
• Probate & Administration of Estate
• Islamic Law of Insurance
• Jurisprudence
• Law of Evidence
• Civil Procedure
• Criminal Procedure
• Conveyancing Practice
• Law of Insolvency
• Evidence and Procedure in Shariah Court
• Opinion Writing
• Trial Advocacy
• Office and Personnel Management
• Banking Law
• Commercial Law
• Consumer Law Cyber Law
• International Environmental Law
• Industrial Relations and Employment Law
• Insurance Law
• Intellectual Property Law
• Medical Law
• Administrative Law
• Securities Law
• Law of The Sea
• Outer Space Law
• Islamic Legal System
• Islamic Family Law
• Islamic Criminal Law
• Islamic Law of Properties
• Islamic Law of Securities
• Islamic Law of Evidence
• Islamic Law of Succession
• Islamic Law of Transactions

STPM

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• Obtained Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and passed Sejarah subject. Honours in Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Melayu  Kertas Julai is also considered.
• Passed Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with C in three subjects including Pengajian Am.
• Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.80 in STPM.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in English.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in ONE (1) of the following subjects: Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah / Pendidikan Islam / Bahasa Arab / Tasawwur Islam / Hifz Al-Quran / Maharat Al-Quran / Usul Al-Din / Al-Syariah / Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islamiah / Al-Adab Wa Al- Balaghah / Pendidikan Moral
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in any TWO (2) subjects other than the above selected subjects excluding Bahasa Melayu.
• Obtained at least Band 4 in MUET.
• No physical disability, not blind, deaf or mute. 

MATRICULATION / FUNDAMENTAL CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• Obtained Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and passed Sejarah subject. Honours in Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Melayu Kertas Julai is also considered.
• Passed Matriculation/Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 2.00
• Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.80 in Matriculation/Foundation.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in English.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in ONE (1) of the following subjects: Syariah Islamiah / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah / Pendidikan Islam / Bahasa Arab / Tasawwur Islam / Hifz Al-Quran / Maharat Al-Quran / Usul Al-Din / Al-Syariah / Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islamiah / Al-Adab Wa Al- Balaghah / Pendidikan Moral.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in any TWO (2) subjects other than the above selected subjects excluding Bahasa Melayu.
• Obtained at least Band 4 in MUET.
• No physical disability, not blind, deaf or mute.

DIPLOMA AND EQUIVALENT CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• Obtained Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and passed Sejarah subject. Honours in Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Melayu Kertas Julai is also considered.
• Graduated with a Diploma or other equivalent qualification recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by University Senate.
• Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.80 in Diploma.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in English.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in ONE (1) of the following subjects:Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah / Pendidikan Islam / Bahasa Arab / Tasawwur Islam / Hifz Al-Quran / Maharat Al-Quran / Usul Al-Din / Al-Syariah / Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islamiah / Al-Adab Wa Al- Balaghah / Pendidikan Moral.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in any TWO (2) subjects other than the above selected subjects excluding Bahasa Melayu.
• Obtained at least Band 4 in MUET.
• No physical disability, not blind, deaf or mute.

STAM CATEGORY

All below requirements must be fulfilled:

• Obtained Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)/ equivalent qualification with honours in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and passed Sejarah subject. Honours in Bahasa Malaysia/ Bahasa Melayu  Kertas Julai is also considered.
• Obtained a minimum level of Jayyid.
• Obtained a minimum level of Jayyid in STAM.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in English.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in ONE (1) of the following subjects:Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan Al-Sunnah / Pendidikan Islam / Bahasa Arab / Tasawwur Islam / Hifz Al-Quran / Maharat Al-Quran / Usul Al-Din / Al-Syariah / Manahij Al-Ulum Al-Islamiah / Al-Adab Wa Al- Balaghah / Pendidikan Moral.
• Obtained a minimum of C in SPM in any TWO (2) subjects other than the above selected subjects excluding Bahasa Melayu.
• Obtained at least Band 4 in MUET.
• No physical disability, not blind, deaf or mute.
  
  

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

General Requirements:

Senior High School/ Senior Secondary School/ Other Certifications from government schools (with the period of at least 11 or 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary);

OR

Passed General Certificate of Education (GCE)/ A-Level;

OR

Diploma in related field;

OR

Any other Certificate that is recognized and approved by the Senate of the University;

AND

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 5.0;

OR

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) score of 45;

OR

Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 3.

AND

FACULTY REQUIREMENTS:

Obtained a minimum CGPA of 2.80 in GCE (A-level) / Diploma / equivalent 

AND

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) score of 60 

OR

International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) Band 6.0

OR

Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Band 4

OR

Any other equivalent requirement.

Malaysian Qualifications Register

Faculty of Law and International Relations
Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin
Gong Badak Campus,
21300 Kuala Nerus,
Terengganu

T: 09-6687655
E: fuha@unisza.edu.my