UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law)
(N/380/6/0060)(09/26)(MQA/FA 14746)(KL Campus) | (N/380/6/0062)(09/26)(MQA/FA 14747)(Penang Campus)

Intake

  • January
  • April
  • September
  • Duration

  • (2+1) - 2 years at ATC and 1 year at a partner university
  • (1+2) - 1 year at ATC and 2 years at a partner university
  • Campus

  • KL Campus
  • Penang Campus
  • ATC is pleased to offer you the option of graduating from some of the finest universities in the UK via our UK Degree Transfer Programme.

    The UK Degree Transfer Programme allows you to begin your degree with us at ATC and to complete it at a partner university of your choice.

    This is a cost-effective way of obtaining a degree from a partner university of your choice as you will only have to spend 1 year in the UK to receive the exact same degree certificate as if you had attended the partner university for all 3 years.

    Start your journey to a law degree with the added benefit of the UK student experience at a fraction of the cost today.

    ATC is pleased to offer you the option of graduating from some of the finest universities in the UK via our UK Degree Transfer Programme.

    The UK Degree Transfer Programme allows you to begin your degree with us at ATC and to complete it at a partner university of your choice.

    This is a cost-effective way of obtaining a degree from a partner university of your choice as you will only have to spend 1 year in the UK to receive the exact same degree certificate as if you had attended the partner university for all 3 years.

    Start your journey to a law degree with the added benefit of the UK student experience at a fraction of the cost today.

    Partners Universities

    ATC is in partnership with 8 well-recognised universities at present. Upon completion of your first, or first and second years with us, you will transfer to one of our partner universities to complete your degree.

    Programme Structure

    Year 1

    All Year 1 modules are compulsory.

    All Year 1 modules are compulsory.

    English Legal System

    You will learn about the English Legal System and the legal methodology of the common law system. You will also learn practical legal research skills and refine your legal thinking reasoning.

    Public Law

    This course will expose you to the inner workings of politics in the UK. You will learn about the constitutional and administrative system of the UK, with an emphasis on the relationship between citizens and the state, the concept of sovereignty and the division of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.

    Criminal Law

    You will learn several basic legal principles relating to the criminal law, before moving on to explore various offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and theft. You will also consider matters such as criminal attempts, secondary liability and will learn the various defences available to defendants in criminal proceedings.

    Elements of the Law of Contract

    In this course, you will learn essential principles of contract, including how contracts are formed, who may enter into a contract and what happens if a party is to breach a contract. You will explore concepts such as privity of contract and look at the remedies available to parties who have suffered the consequence of a contractual breach.

    Legal Research Methods

    Taught in Semester 2 of Year 1, this course builds on what you have learned in your first semester, giving you hands on practical experience in the methods and skills of legal research.

    English Legal System

    You will learn about the English Legal System and the legal methodology of the common law system. You will also learn practical legal research skills and refine your legal thinking reasoning.

    This course will expose you to the inner workings of politics in the UK. You will learn about the constitutional and administrative system of the UK, with an emphasis on the relationship between citizens and the state, the concept of sovereignty and the division of powers between the legislature, executive and the judiciary.

    You will learn several basic legal principles relating to the criminal law, before moving on to explore various offences such as murder, manslaughter, rape and theft. You will also consider matters such as criminal attempts, secondary liability and will learn the various defences available to defendants in criminal proceedings.

    In this course, you will learn essential principles of contract, including how contracts are formed, who may enter into a contract and what happens if a party is to breach a contract. You will explore concepts such as privity of contract and look at the remedies available to parties who have suffered the consequence of a contractual breach.

    Taught in Semester 2 of Year 1, this course builds on what you have learned in your first semester, giving you hands on practical experience in the methods and skills of legal research.

    Year 2

    Upon completion of Year 1, students must complete two compulsory modules and must select two other modules from a list of optional courses.

    Upon completion of Year 1, students must complete two compulsory modules and must select two other modules from a list of optional courses.

    Compulsory module: Land Law

    You will learn about the various interests that can exist in land and the principles govern how property rights are created and extinguished. You will also examine concepts such as adverse possession and discover secrets about mortgages.

    Compulsory module: Law of Tort

    This course introduces you to principles such as negligence, fault, vicarious liability and duty of care. You will examine the concept of damage and explore various torts aimed at specific areas of civil relations.

    Optional module: Commercial Law

    Also known as trade law, this module will take you through the laws that apply to the interactions and relationships between persons and businesses. You will examine the relationship and obligations that are imposed on parties to commercial transactions and consider how it interacts with rules of personal property.

    Optional module: Family Law

    You will explore the law that regulates families, such as the rules on marriage and divorce, and the legal status of offspring. You will also learn about fundamental issues relating to child welfare and the financial provisions in divorce.

    Optional module: Company Law

    This module focuses on the law that regulates companies and related facilities. You will learn about the various corporate entities that exist under the law, discover the concepts of ‘separate legal personality’ and the ‘corporate veil’ amongst other vital topics within this area of study.

    Note: Students must also complete several “Mata Pelajaran Umum” courses.

    Compulsory module: Land Law

    You will learn about the various interests that can exist in land and the principles govern how property rights are created and extinguished. You will also examine concepts such as adverse possession and discover secrets about mortgages.

    This course introduces you to principles such as negligence, fault, vicarious liability and duty of care. You will examine the concept of damage and explore various torts aimed at specific areas of civil relations.

    Also known as trade law, this module will take you through the laws that apply to the interactions and relationships between persons and businesses. You will examine the relationship and obligations that are imposed on parties to commercial transactions and consider how it interacts with rules of personal property.

    You will explore the law that regulates families, such as the rules on marriage and divorce, and the legal status of offspring. You will also learn about fundamental issues relating to child welfare and the financial provisions in divorce.

    This module focuses on the law that regulates companies and related facilities. You will learn about the various corporate entities that exist under the law, discover the concepts of ‘separate legal personality’ and the ‘corporate veil’ amongst other vital topics within this area of study.

    Note: Students must also complete several “Mata Pelajaran Umum” courses.

    Assessment Methods

    You will be assessed using a combination of innovative summative assessment methods and the more traditional final exam. Students will conduct legal research and write essays, produce case notes and participate in debates.

    Entry Requirement

    You must have a minimum of 5 credits for SPM or at least 5 Cs at O Level and either:

      • A minimum CGPA of 2.0 in your STPM, foundation or matriculation programmes; OR
      • At least 2 A Level passes; OR
      • At least 5 B’s in your UEC; OR
      • At least a Jayyid (good) in your STAM; OR
      • Any qualification equivalent to a diploma (Level 4 MQF); OR
      • Any equivalent qualification.

    Course Fee

    Year 1 
    RegistrationRM 2,000
    Tuition FeeRM 21,000
    TotalRM 23,000
    Year 2 
    RegistrationRM 2,000
    Tuition FeeRM 21,000
    TotalRM 23,000