Overview

At the same time, the Laws (Shariah) (Honours) program at International Islamic University of Malaysia aims to produce graduates who possess skills for lifelong learning and a sense of awareness to uphold rule of law as well as shari’ah and social justice.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Illustrate an understanding on the fundamental of legal principles, concepts, and theories and authoritative sources of law in law and shari’ah.
Perform critical, analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to apply relevant principles, concepts, and theories in law and shari’ah to a given situation.
Demonstrate adequate level of proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia, English, and practical skills including communication (oral and written), negotiation, client counselling and interview, mooting, and research skills.
Explain international development in law and shari’ah.
Function in the working environment of law and shari’ah such as in the courts, law firms, corporation, and legal aids centres.
Display awareness, and as far as practicable, internalise the ethics and etiquette of 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.
Apply managerial and entrepreneurial skills to establish career opportunities in legal profession.
Demonstrate knowledge of jurisdictional dispute between shari’ah court and civil court.
Demonstrate an understanding in the value of ethics and professionalism in accordance with the Legal Profession Act 1976 and shari’ah court ethical rules.
Demonstrate reasonable practical skills in drafting of pleadings, contractual documents, advocacy and alternative dispute resolution.

Demonstrate competency in relevant courts procedures concerning civil, criminal and shari’ah, in particular, before shari’ah courts and as a Shar’ie lawyer.

Careers

The following are the careers opportunities of the graduates:

Legal practitioner/practicing lawyer
In house lawyers in private companies, government link companies and government agencies
Members of the Malaysian Judiciary
Legal Officer/Federal Counsel, Attorney General’s Chambers of Malaysia
Company Secretary
Administrative and Diplomatic Officer
Members of the academia

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Law Attachment Programme
Malaysian Legal System
Law of Contract
Malay Virtues, Heritage & Malaysian Society
Quranic Language
Family Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

210 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Public Law Islamic Studies View 26 other Bachelors in Islamic Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A Level); or
International Baccalaureate (IB); or
High School Certificates or any other equivalent

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13440 MYR / year

≈ 13440 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

880 MYR / year

≈ 880 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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