LLB (Hons),
Nottingham Trent University

via UK Transfer Degree Programme (Law)

Here's the BIG Picture

This LLB (Hons) course enables you to study Law modules which are of vital interest in the modern world. This degree provides an excellent foundation in Law, helping you to develop the key intellectual, practical and legal skills required for successful employment. 

While this course is an essential qualification for those of you who intend to pursue a career as a Barrister and Solicitor, the LLB (Hons) degree is also perfect if you do not wish to practice law as it gives you the critical knowledge and transferable skills to unlock a plethora of career opportunities across a wide range of professions. 

This course gives you the option of completing a 1+2 (1 year at BAC and 2 years at Nottingham Trent University).

With this Course, You Will:

  • Develop the ability to identify and understand key concepts in substantive law, legal theory, and procedure in domestic and international law contexts. 
  • Apply knowledge and critical thinking skills to perform legal analysis, reasoning and problem solving competently. 
  • Develop vital communication skills including effective listening and critical reading, objective and persuasive writing, advocacy, as well as the ability to conduct in-depth research. 

Why choose Nottingham Trent University?

Nottingham Trent University was named University of the Year 2017, 2018 and 2019 in the Guardian and the Sunday Times. NTU's Law School is one of the biggest in the UK, with approximately 3,000 students. The School ranked 15th in the 2022 Research Excellence Framework, out of 69 universities.

NTU's Law School also offers summer school opportunities in Europe, giving students a chance to spend a week in Geneva, Strasbourg or Berlin, learning from the best. It also offers complimentary Academic English and Study Skills weekly classes for BAC students. The School's Legal Advice Centre is the first university law firm to be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, providing students with internship opportunities. The Centre has now recovered over £6 million in compensation and was voted the 2022 Lexis Nexis UK Law Firm of the Year.

How Do I Get In?

  • 5 Credits for SPM (including English), and
  • Foundation in Law, BAC, or
  • 2 A-Level Passes / 2 STPM Principals or its equivalent, or
  • 5 B’s in UEC or equivalent, or
  • A recognised Diploma or Degree

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COURSE MODULES

Year 1

Common Law & Reasoning

This core module introduces you to the operations of the English legal system, including classifications of law, the court structure, and the sources of law. You'll develop knowledge and understanding in this area, providing an understanding of why the English legal system is what it is today. You will be introduced to the techniques of interpreting statutes and legal cases.

Criminal Law

This core module covers the general principles of criminal liability, a range of fatal and non-fatal offences against the person and selected offences against property. It also looks at attempts to commit offences, secondary liability and defences. You will develop the ability to explain and analyse criminal law and will be able to apply its principles to the facts of given scenarios.

Elements of the Law of Contract

This core module introduces you to the principles of contract at common law and in equity and helps you understand how these principles are applied to agreements. It covers core topics such as formation of contracts, capacity to contract and privity, performance and breach of contract and remedies for breach of contract.

Malaysian Legal System & Malaysian Constitution Law

This module introduces you to the central institutions within the Malaysian Legal System and helps you appreciate as well as understand the Federal Constitution of Malaysia through the study of the Constitution and the historical context behind it with significant references to case laws and relevant legislations.

Public Law

This module focuses on the core features of the UK constitution, the institutions of government and their powers and functions. You'll be introduced to key constitutional principles and the legal and political issues related to the operation of the British Constitution.

Year 2

Law of Torts

This core module introduces you to the organising principles of tort law, such as damage, fault, and vicarious liability. You will explore the cause of action in a negligence claim, with particular emphasis on the duty of care concept. You will understand the principles of liability governing pure economic loss, psychiatric harm, and liability of public authorities.

Land Law

This core module centres on the law governing ‘real’ property also known as land law. You will learn about various interests that can exist in land, the principles governing the creation, transfer and extinction of these interests and the extent to which those interests are enforceable against third parties.

Law of Evidence

This elective module is highly relevant to daily legal practice. The law of evidence governs what evidence may be presented and contested in the courtroom, techniques for eliciting evidence and the role of the lawyers, jury and judge in an adversarial system.

Family Law

This elective module covers matters arising from the breakdown of family relationships, including divorce, dissolution of a civil partnership, financial relief remedies, child maintenance, children, domestic abuse, and cohabitees.

Legal Technology

This module covers Legal Technology and Cyber Security with an emphasis on cyber law and the law of negligence including professional negligence and contract law in the cyber world.

Business for Lawyers

This module introduces you to major contemporary developments in business and management, to the most influential management theories and to seminal debates about management practice. It covers the functions of management through a basic understanding of planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling.

Company Law

This elective module centres on the way the law regulates companies. It introduces you to the facilities that company law offers, such as limited liability and transferability of shares, as well as corresponding burdens such as duties of disclosure and compliance with statutory procedures.

Year 3

As per Nottingham Trent University

Tuition Fees

Malaysian Students

International Students

Year 1: (RM29,000)
Year 2: (RM, 29,000)

Year 3:

As per the current fees of the partner universities

Year 1: (RM34,000)
Year 2: (RM, 34,000)

Year 3:

As per the current fees of the partner universities

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